2016-17 OPERATIONAL PLAN

2016-17OPERATIONALPLAN

CONTENTS

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Document Date: 26 May 2016

Section 1: Introduction

Message from the Administrator .................1

Message from the Interim General Manager ............................................. 2

Georges River Community Profile..............5

How Council Works ....................................... 7

Organisational Structure ...............................9

Integrated Planning .......................................10

Community Engagement .............................12

How we will monitor progress ..................13

Section 2: Operational Plan Actions 2016/17

Assets and the Natural Environment .......15

Planning, Regulatory and Environmental ...........19

Community and Culture .............................25

Governance and Corporate Services .......30

Building Organisational Capacity ...............35

Section 3: Budgets

Budgets Overview.........................................40

Section 4: Financial Information

Financial Information Overview .................49

Appendix - 2016/17 Schedule of Fees and Charges

Schedule of Fees and Charges ....................62

Fees and Charges Key ..............................................66

Index to Draft Fees and Charges Schedule .....67

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MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

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I feel privileged and honoured to be part of this exciting new era of local government.

The NSW Government announced the amalgamation of Kogarah and Hurstville City Councils on Thursday 12 May 2016. The Government named the new merged entity Georges River Council.

The Government has appointed me as the new Council’s Administrator, and Ms Gail Connolly, former General Manager of City of Ryde, as the Interim General Manager. It is our responsibility to oversee the operations during the transition period leading up to the Local Government election for the Georges River Council on 9 September 2017.

The combined area of the new Council spans 43 square kilometres and has a total population of around 150,000 residents. Georges River Council has one of Sydney’s eight regional centres, with dynamic economic growth, a proud sporting legacy, and broad cultural diversity. The natural beauty of the region, with its extensive bushland along the Georges River, is complemented by the beauty of our parks and waterways.

It is my aim to work with Council staff, the community and former Councillors over the coming months to build a strong platform

from which the elected Council can further develop good governance and enhance the quality of projects and services provided to residents.

I look forward to working closely with Gail and Council staff to achieve the best outcomes for our community.

In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that a transition plan is being implemented so that there is no disruption to services. This plan ensures that:• Your garbage bins will continue to be

collected as normal• Libraries, childcare centres, community

gardens, and Leisure and Aquatic Centres remain open for business as usual and continue to offer their programs

• Maintenance of our Council roads, footpaths, parks, sporting fields and community centres is carried out as scheduled

• Our streets continue to be cleaned as usual

• Residents can continue to apply to address The Administrator at Regular Council Meetings through a Public Forum

I would also like to take this opportunity to highlight a few early benefits which you may care to take advantage of.

These include the ability to:• Improve the DA process and reduce DA

determination times through greater use of delegation for minor applications and create a fairer assessment of more complex applications through establishment of the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP)

• A detailed plan for improved service integration is underway which will lead to integrated services for the Georges River community while also reducing red tape

Together it is mine and Gail’s shared ambition that Georges River Council becomes the best-performing council in NSW – an achievement which will, if reached, set up the next elected Council with a strong platform from which to build a progressive future for our residents and ratepayers.

Once again, I would like to express how deeply honoured I am to be appointed to serve the community as Administrator of Georges River Council and I look forward to working with you.

John RaynerAdministrator

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MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER

I am enthusiastic to begin working with you over the next sixteen (16) months to improve the prosperity and wellbeing of the community, and build a new council in which the Georges River community can place its trust and confidence.

I will be working closely with staff and the Administrator, John Rayner, who will govern the Council until the next local government elections in September 2017.

This amalgamation is a new and exciting era of local government, and offers a unique opportunity to work in partnership with the community. Collectively we can embrace this new opportunity, and look forward to a fresh start with courage and invigoration to develop our new identity that will continue to serve the community.

It is important that we all recognise and celebrate the great achievements of each former council and determine those features that together we can build on as a foundation for the new council.

Georges River Council represents a new beginning, and by working together we can achieve better long-term outcomes that

perhaps weren’t possible as separate councils, and which now can certainly become a reality.

It is important that we continue to serve our community and deliver the usual high standards that our community expects. Over time we may broaden our services to become a more effective and efficient council.

For now, it is business as usual. The Georges River Council will continue to implement the priorities of the former councils.

In order to assist Council and provide future direction, the Operational Plan 2016/17 is a combination of the priorities identified by the former Kogarah City Council and the former Hurstville City Council.

This is an integrated document that outlines Council’s actions under the following five (5) themes:• Assets and the Natural Environment• Planning, Regulatory and Environmental

Services• Community and Culture• Governance and Corporate Services• Building Organisational Capacity.

This document will be a continually evolving document that may change as Council works through the implementation of the Georges River Council.Georges River Council staff look forward to continuing to produce quality facilities and services for the Georges River Community.

Gail ConnollyInterim General Manager

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SECTION 1INTRODUCTION

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GEORGES RIVER BOUNDARY MAP

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GEORGES RIVER COMMUNITY PROFILE

The Georges River LGA covers 43 square kilometres and comprises the suburbs of Riverwood, Peakhurst, Kingsgrove, Penshurst, Hurstville, Mortdale, South Hurstville, Kogarah, Carss Park, Peakhurst Heights, Lugarno, Beverly Hills, Carlton, Allawah, Narwee, Oatley, Connells Point, Blakehurst, Beverly Park, Kogarah Bay and Sans Souci.

The Georges River local government area (LGA) is close to Sydney Airport and the M5 Motorway, as well as the foreshores of Botany Bay and the Georges River. The LGA is served by Stoney Creek Road, Forest Road, King Georges Road, and the East Hills and Illawarra railway lines. It is the major public transport interchange for the St George region, with excellent access to train and bus services.

POPULATIONGeorges River population at the 2011 Census was 134, 660. In 2016 the expected population is estimated to be 147, 000 people, with a projected population growth to 181, 000 by 2031.

Georges River Council acknowledges that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants and custodians of all land and water in the Council area, and recognises Aboriginal spiritual, social and cultural connections to the Council’s land and waters. The Indigenous population represented 0.5% of Georges River’s population in the 2011 Census.

DEMOGRAPHICSThe 2011 Census revealed that Georges River has a slightly lower proportion of younger age groups (0 to 17 years) and a higher proportion of people in the older age groups (60 + years) than the Greater Sydney average. Overall, 21.2% of the population was aged between 0 to 17, and 20% were aged 60 years and over, compared with 22.9% and 18.0% respectively for Greater Sydney.

Georges River has a high proportion of people born overseas (41.5%) and 37% were from a non-English speaking background. The largest non-English speaking country of birth in Georges River was China, where 13.7% of the population or 18,486 people, were born. The next most common places of birth were Hong Kong (2.6%), the United Kingdom (1.9%) and Greece (1.7%). Of those people that were born overseas 20% arrived in Australia within the five years prior to 2011. The biggest growth in countries of birth between 2006 and 2011 was China, Nepal, India and Indonesia.

The majority of Georges River residents speak English well or very well (86.5%), with 46.9% of residents speaking only English. 49% of the population speak another language other than English. The most common languages spoken at home, other than English, were Chinese languages (Cantonese and Mandarin) (20.9%), Greek (6.2%), and Arabic (3.9%).

The top five religions represented in the 2011 Census were Catholic, Anglican, Greek Orthodox, Buddhism and Islam.

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EMPLOYMENTIn 2011, 63, 507 people were employed, of which 65% worked full-time and 33% part-time. The unemployment rate was 5.8%. Over a quarter of residents 27.3% travelled to work via public transport and 56.1% used a private vehicle.

The three industry sectors most commonly represented are listed below, and together comprised of 29.8% of the employed resident population:• Health Care and Social Assistance (6, 915 people or 10.9%)• Retail Trade (6, 365 people or 10.0%)• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (5, 665 people or 8.9%).

HOUSEHOLDSIn 2011 there were 134, 660 people living in 51, 258 dwellings with an average household size of 2.76 members. Over 73% of households identified as family households, with 38% of households made up of couples with children and 10.8% one-parent families.

COMMUNITY PROFILEMore details about the City’s community profile, social atlas and population forecasts can be found on Council’s website.

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HOW COUNCIL WORKS

BACKGROUNDOn 6 January, 2016, the Minister for Local Government made 35 proposals for Council mergers. The Minister referred these proposals to the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government for examination and report under the Local Government Act 1993. Each merger proposal was assigned a Delegate, to examine and report on merger proposals in line with the requirements of the Act, and report to the Minister and the Boundaries Commission concurrently. The result of this process was announced by proclamation on Thursday 12 May, 2016 by the Governor of New South Wales, General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), and 42 councils were merged into 19 new councils.

The former Hurstville and Kogarah City Councils were merged to form the newly constituted Georges River Council. In establishing the Georges River Council, the NSW Government has communicated the following expectations:• By September 2017 Georges River Council will be substantially

implemented• Administrators and interim General Managers will make decisions

with future success in mind• There will be a balanced focus on business as usual, establishing

the new Council, delivering benefits of reform and engaging communities.

The next local government elections will be held on 9 September, 2017. There will be fifteen (15) Councillors elected from five (5) Wards and this elected Council will hold office until September 2020.

ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND INTERIM GENERAL MANAGERThe Interim General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Georges River Council. Up until the term of the new elected Council commencing in September 2017, the appointed Administrator will direct and control the affairs of the new Council in accordance with the Charter detailed in the Local Government Act 1993 and the integrated planning framework. The Interim General Manager will, in turn, implement the decisions of the Administrator.

The Administrator and Interim General Manager will also work towards ensuring that the transfer of responsibilities to the newly elected Council is as seamless as possible. Council’s main sources of revenue are rates, government grants, investments, fees and other charges. This income is used to provide a range of services. The powers of Council are derived from the Local Government Act 1993 and other Acts enacted by the Parliament of NSW. The Local Government Act and its Regulation serve as an administrative and structural blueprint for all Councils in New South Wales.

It is the responsibility of the Administrator to make decisions on all areas of policy and budget priorities, including the level and extent of works and services to be provided throughout the year.

COUNCIL MEETINGSMeetings open to the publicRegular Council Meetings are held at 6.00pm on the first Monday of the month. If this falls on a Public Holiday, the meeting is held on the second Monday of the month.

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Members of the public are welcome to attend Regular Council Meetings. The Chairperson at Council Meetings is the Administrator. The Interim General Manager and Executive attend these meetings, and if needed provide additional information on matters being considered.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGSMembers of th epublic have an opportunity to raise issues with the Administrator at a Council Meeting. Speakers have 3 minutes to address Council. To register to address Council simply present yourself to the Council employees at the table situated at the entrance to the meeting venue 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. For further information refer to the Meeting Code of Practice found on Council’s website or contact Council’s Governance Department.

COMMITTEESGeorges River Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP)The Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) will consist of four (4) members, including one (1) representative from a pool of five (5) community representatives.

The functions of the Georges River Council Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) are to:(a) determine development applications and modification of consent applications that are within the delegations of those functions to the IHAP from Council(b) provide an independent and open forum for interested persons and the community to make submissions relevant to those applications before the IHAP

(c) provide increased transparency for the determination of significant development applications made to Council

(d) achieve good urban design and development outcomes consistent with relevant legislation and planning controls.

Georges River Local Traffic CommitteeLocal Traffic Committee Meetings are held at 9.30am on the first Tuesday of each month.

The objectives of the Local Traffic Committee is to consider all traffic, parking and transport management issues in accordance with delegated powers from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).

The Traffic Committee will comprise the following: • Council representative – a Councillor or Council Officer• Roads and Maritime Services representative• Police Service representative• Local State Members or their representatives.

The function of the Traffic Committee is to:• Monitor and review traffic flow and safety for all road users• Develop, review and monitor transport management plans• Monitor and review on street parking demand• Monitor and review the impact of development proposals on the

road network.

Advisory CommitteesCouncil may consider establishing other committees which will include community representatives who provide advice on a wide range of issues as input to Council’s decision-making process.

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

THE COMMUNITY

ADMINISTRATORJohn Rayner

INTERIM GENERAL MANAGERGail Connolly

EXECUTIVE TEAM

COUNCIL STAFF

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Note: The Organisational Structure for Georges River Council is currently being developed and a more detailed structure will be sent to Council for adoption.

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INTEGRATED PLANNING

Local Councils in NSW are required to undertake planning and reporting activities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005.

The Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Act 2009 was assented on 1 October, 2009. It includes the requirements to prepare a long term Community Strategic Plan, a Resourcing Strategy, a four-year Delivery Plan, an annual Operational Plan, an Annual Report and an End of Term Report.

In 2010 and again in 2012, both the former Kogarah City Council and the former Hurstville City Council undertook extensive community consultation to develop Community Strategic Plans, along with four-year Delivery Programs and Resourcing Strategies These plans will continue to guide the new Council until a new Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program is prepared after the first election in September 2017.

The former Kogarah City Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Bright Future, Better Lifestyle: Kogarah 2030 is built around six key strategic directions:1. A Clean, Green and Sustainable City2. A Liveable and Connected City3. A Thriving and Prosperous City4. A Vibrant, Safe and Inclusive City5. An Active and Healthy City6. An Innovative and Efficient Council.

The former Hurstville City Council’s 10 Year Hurstville Community Strategic Plan 2025 (HCSP2025) addresses community concerns under a 4-Pillar framework:

1. Social and Cultural Development 2. Economic Prosperity3. Environmental Sustainability4. Civic Leadership.

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RESOURCING STRATEGY

DELIVERY PROGRAM4 years

OPERATIONAL PLANAnnual

ANNUAL REPORT

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

10 Years+

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In each document the Delivery Program directly addresses the Key Strategic Directions or the 4-Pillar framework identified in the associated Community Strategic Plan, and identifies Goals and Strategies which are within Council’s realm of responsibility and links with Council’s Resourcing Strategy. It is important to note that the Community Strategic Plan, the Delivery Program, and the Resourcing Strategy are all linked together and they should not be viewed in isolation.

The Community Strategic Plans of the former Kogarah City Council can be found at http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/council/plans-and-publications/Strategic-Plans/integrated-planning-documents. The Community Strategic Plan of the former Hurstville City Council can be found at http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Community-Strategic-Plan-2025.html

Georges River Council will continue to implement the priorities of the former Councils. In order to assist Council and provide future direction, the Operational Plan 2016-17 is a consolidation of the priorities identified by the former Kogarah City Council and the former Hurstville City Council. This is an integrated document that outlines Georges River Council’s actions under the following themes:

1. Assets and the Natural Environment

2. Planning, Regulatory and Environmental

3. Community and Culture

4. Governance and Corporate Services

5. Building Organisational Capacity

This is an evolving document and will change as Council works through the implementation of the Georges River Council.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Effective communication and engagement with our community will be at the heart of the implementation process of Georges River Council. Council will develop a Community Engagement Framework to ensure that over the next 16 months there will be many opportunities for residents, businesses and the community to get involved in shaping the future of our new Council.

A Local Representation Committee will shortly be established, giving an opportunity for those who have served on former councils to provide advice to the Administrator on local views and issues to assist in the successful implementation of the new Council.

Council may consider establishing other committees that will include community representatives, who will provide advice on a wide range of issues as valuable input to Council’s decision making process.

Council will begin the process of developing a new Community Strategic Plan (CSP). This document will be developed in consultation with our community to ensure that everyone’s best interests have been taken into consideration.

The new Community Strategic Plan will be a ‘10 year and beyond’ plan for our community, developed as a collaborative effort between the community and the new Council. It will define a vision for Georges River Council and set out the strategic direction Council will follow to meet the needs of the community.

Alongside the development of the new Community Strategic Plan, Council will develop a 10 year Resourcing Strategy which will outline the financial. asset and workforce commitments required to achieve the Plan’s outcomes.

This will give Council a clear picture of the resources required to achieve its goals, particularly if the Plan identifies the need for major capital works or asset upgrades.

STRONGER COMMUNITIES FUNDThe NSW Government is providing additional funds of $10 million to this newly proclaimed Council, which will be invested in new or improved infrastructure and better services for the community, through a community grant program and direct investment by Councils.

These projects may include upgrades to community facilities, new playgrounds, youth sporting grants or even ground-breaking medical programs. There are many opportunities for improving our community, and Council, in consultation with the community, will decide how best to invest these funds for Georges River.

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HOW WE WILL MONITOR OUR PROGRESS

PROGRESS REPORTCouncil will report bi-annually on how we are tracking with each action outlined in the Operational Plan. Detailed financial reports and updates on Council’s Capital Works Program will be reported on a quarterly basis.

ANNUAL REPORTGeorges River Council will prepare its first Annual Report for the period from the merger date (12 May, 2016) to the end of the 2016/17 financial year (30 June, 2017). The first annual report for Georges River Council will also include the audited financial report for the period from the merger date to 30 June 2017, along with any additional information required by the Regulation or the Guidelines.

SECTION 2

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OPERATIONAL PLAN ACTIONS 2016/17

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ASSETS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The natural environment of Georges River Council is highly valued, with the river and foreshore areas, parks and reserves prominent and highly valued local features. Our waterways play a critical function in ecological processes, as they are important habitats for a large range of species that also sustain the biological food chain. Our waterways are important to residents and visitors alike, and provide opportunities for both active and passive recreation.

Managing stormwater runoff, protecting groundwater resources and addressing ageing stormwater infrastructure are important in maintaining the health of our waterways. Monitoring the water quality of our waterways is also fundamental to our understanding of the long term health of our rivers and estuaries. Gathering this information allows Council to review its strategies and re-evaluate its priorities.

Council plays an important role in developing opportunities for its residents to be physically active through the provision of local infrastructure such as paths, open space and sport fields, as well as though services such as leisure programs, sport and community group support, along with information about activities and facilities.

Our parks, reserves and open spaces are an attraction for many in the area as well as to visitors, and ensuring that they are well maintained in the present and preserved for the future is an important issue for our community.

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1. ASSETS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Action Responsibilty *1.1 Undertake data collection for all classes of infrastructure assets

1.2 Ensure all bus stops comply with Access Standards

1.3 Undertake road reserve surveys and investigations to form an accurate basis for engineering assessments and design development in accordance with regulatory standards

1.4 Maintain and develop the city’s aerial mapping and spatial data systems for internal and external customers

1.5 Assess Development Applications (DAs) in relation to traffic impacts, parking and road design standards

1.6 Assess driveway applications advising applicant of Council’s standards and construction options

1.7 Undertake traffic investigations and assessments (including public consultation) and provide recommendations to the Local Traffic Committee

1.8 Implement a range of programs focused on safer local roads, minimising traffic congestion and the regular turnover of traffic in commercial centres

1.9 Develop and implement practices and processes underpined by environmentally sustainable principles

1.10 Develop best practice Water Sensitive Urban Design and floodplain risk management programs

1.11 Manage noxious weeds on public and private property

1.12 Protect areas containing threatened and endangered species from adverse impacts

1.13 Develop and implement innovative environmental educational programs for local community and schools

1.14 Develop partnerships with local community groups for Natural Resource Voluntary Field work

1.15 Improve the environmental, aesthetic and recreational qualities of the foreshore and waterways

1.16 Implement Bush regeneration activities to protect, conserve and rehabilitate natural areas

1.17 Participate in Annual Tree Day and give away plants and shrubs

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Action Responsibilty *1.18 Liaise with appropriate Aboriginal representatives on relevant issues

1.19 Upgrade and improve Council’s open space, recreational facilites and related assets

1.20 Process requests and bookings for use of parks and reserves

1.21 Implement the Street Tree Management Strategy

1.22 Implement environmental sustainability programs in partnership with regional organisations such as the Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC) River Health and Riverkeeper Programs and the community

1.23 Undertake scoping and development of on-ground environmental projects to remediate or improve environmental function such as erosion control works, enhanced water quality and increased biodiversity

1.24 Ensure that Council’s parks and open space areas are maintained for asthetics, amenity and safety

1.25 Ensure Council’s streets, footpaths and public domain areas are maintained for amenity and safety

1.26 Provide quality stormwater infrastructure to minimise flooding and enhance water quality

1.27 Implement a range of programs to encourage removal and prevention of graffiti

1. ASSETS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (continued)

*The organisational structure for Georges River Council is currently being developed and responsibility will be updated following Council’s adoption of organisational structure.

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• Percentage of asset data captured and updated• Number of road safety measures implemented• Number and % of graffiti tags removed within agreed times• Tonnes of waste removed from Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)• Number of trees planted or at give away.

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1. ASSETS AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Performance Indicators

In addition to reporting bi-annually against the status of the actions above, we will monitor and report on our progress using the following performance indicators:

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2. PLANNING, REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

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Our built environment provides us with a unique sense of place, and is reflected in our buildings, neighbourhoods, public spaces and heritage. Elements of the built environment include residential buildings, town centres, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as the spaces between buildings. These spaces include streets, private gardens, public open spaces and foreshore areas. Combined, these elements contribute to the built character of Georges River Council.

Built heritage is an important part of the built environment and provides our community with a sense of identity, pride and history and makes an important contribution to the character and amenity of the area.

Our aim is to conserve, protect and enhance the natural and built environment so as to improve the quality of life for our community and future generations. Georges River Council has primary responsibility for ensuring that our development controls result in a built environment that provides a diverse range of housing, suited to the needs of our community and that development in our suburbs is designed to respond to the context of the site.

We want to enhance the beauty, character and amenity of our local area for the people who live, visit and work here. We also want to make it easier and more equitable for improvements to be made to the sustainability and liveability of our area.

We all need clean air, water and food to survive and our natural environment is important in providing these essential requirements.

Georges River Council is a highly urbanised area and therefore faces the challenges of human impacts on the environment including the generation of waste/rubbish, use of energy and water, as well as air and noise pollution.

As our population increases and development continues it becomes more crucial to maintain and preserve our remaining natural resources whilst minimising the impact on the Georges River environment.

Georges River Council is engaged in a series of initiatives which link with a broad range of local, regional and global trends and set targets addressing issues concerning sustainability and the natural environment.

Georges River Council is actively working towards reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill by encouraging the community to minimise the amount of waste produced, reuse products and recycle.

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Action Responsibilty *2.1 Implement a monitoring program for development sites and industrial premises to minimise the potential for

pollution into natural areas, and to ensure compliance with legislative requirements including prevention methods to minimise soil erosion and contaminated water runoffs

2.2 Implement a range of parking related educational programs focused on providing safer local roads, minimising traffic congestion and ensuring the regular turnover of traffic in commercial centres; including parking management and school zone monitoring programs

2.3 Educate owners of companion animals so that they are aware of their responsibilities with respect to the responsible ownership of their pets

2.4 Educate the owners of dangerous, menacing or restricted breed animals with respect to ensuring that they are aware of the legal obligations in the keeping these animals

2.5 Minimise the potential for health risks to the community through the implementation of regulatory inspection programs that include food premises, businesses that provide skin penetration procedures, businesses utilising regulated systems and via public swimming locations

2.6 Enforce and educate about the Legislative and Regulatory requirements relating to food safety, food health violations, parking regulations and companion animal ownership

2.7 Implement Council’s ‘Food Premises Inspection Program’ in line with the ‘NSW Food Authority’s Food Regulation Partnership’

2.8 Patrol all beaches, reserves and sporting fields within the LGA to ensure that users of these areas are compliant with relevant legislation, Council policies and sign-posted restrictions

2.9 Minimise the impact of environmental health and regulatory related risks to the community by ensuring that the initial investigation of complaints relating to noise, odour, land and water pollution occurs in a timely manner

2.10 Reduce illegal dumping and littering through proactive enforcement programs and public education

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2. PLANNING, REGULATORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL (continued)

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Action Responsibilty *2.11 Ensure domestic and commercial waste collection services are timely and efficient and meet contract

specifications

2.12 Monitor and review internal and external services provided in relation to Development Assessment times and processes, including turnaround times for development applications (DAs), construction and complying development certificates

2.13 Issue Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates in accordance with legislation

2.14 Ensure development is completed in compliance with consent

2.15 Determine development applications (DAs) within the statutory timeframe and provide progress through on-line tracking and submit performance monitoring report to the State Government

2.16 Ensure large scale development applications and Planning Proposals (where relevant) are referred to the St George Design Review Panel and comments considered

2.17 Provide an efficient Development Advisory Service (DAS)

2.18 Ensure new development incorporates environmentally sustainable design including BASIX requirements and submission of Basix Completion Certificate

2.19 Complete Hurstville City Council’s LEP 2012 by reviewing controls on the ‘Deferred Matter’ sites of Civic Precinct, Treacy Street Carpark and Westfield. Planning Proposals to be independently assessed prior to submission to Department of Planning & Environment for determination.

2.20 Maintain a high level of fire safety in buildings across the LGA in accordance with legislative requirements including a Fire Safety Register and Annual Fire Safety Statements from owners

2.21 Ensure consistency in the enforcement of breaches of legislation related to unauthorised works/uses

2.22 Investigate opportunities for the implementation of e-planning and new technologies to improve service delivery to the community

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Action Responsibilty *2.23 Ensure and maintain a high level of data integrity with respect to Council’s mapping information relevant to

s149 Certificates

2.24 Ensure that Council’s local environmental plans (LEPs) and development control plans (DCPs) meet future population and employment needs (e.g. areas reserved for residential, industrial or commercial development as well as parks and recreation)

2.25 Ensure that the LEP incorporates zones to protect natural heritage and biodiversity including scenic and cultural heritage sites

2.26 Encourage a variety of housing choices that meet the needs of our community and complement the streetscape character of neighbourhoods

2.27 Encourage the retention and maintenance of properties that have heritage significance or are within a Heritage Conservation Area

2.28 Investigate planning mechanisms and partnerships to facilitate the provision of affordable housing across the Local Government Area (LGA)

2.29 Ensure that future controls for commercial centres across the LGA encourage opportunities to grow jobs and housing and create vibrant hubs of activity

2.30 Advocate and support sustainable interconnected public transport systems that are safe, efficient and affordable

2.31 Minimise the impact of parking overflow in commercial centres through the development of appropriate parking strategies

2.32 Investigate options to improve cycle usage across the City and incorporate provisions for bicycle parking in appropriate developments

2.33 Ensure that future planning policies are consistent with the goals and actions identified in A Plan for Growing Sydney

2.34 Educate the community about Council’s waste collection services


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Action Responsibilty *2.35 Maximise recycling in the community and the collection of green waste through education

2.36 Implement e-waste, chemical and hard waste programs

2.37 Increase community awareness on issues relating to environmental sustainability and climate change

2.38 Encourage the community to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and to implement environmental initiatives

2.39 Undertake actions to achieve Council’s energy reduction target

2.40 Increase the uptake of renewable energy within Council’s infrastructure and facilities

2.41 Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Council’s operations in accordance with targets

2.42 Review climate change risk assessment for Council assets and implement where feasible

2.43 Develop and implement policies and processes that underpin environmentally sustainable practices relating to energy use, water use and preservation of biodiversity

2.44 Seek funding to develop and implement initiatives to manage stormwater runoff and incorporate water sensitive urban design treatments such as stormwater harvesting and bio retention systems at key locations (such as Butler Reserve, Gannons Park, Webbs Dam, and Hurstville Golf Course)

2.45 Ensure appropriate management of leachate at Hurstville Golf Course

2.46 Maintain a program of Utility Management (Energy, Water and Emissions) through billing review, validation and reporting


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• Annual energy and water consumption within Council facilities• Carbon footprint information for Council activities• Number and percentage (%) of food shops inspected and

reinspected• Complaints responded to regarding environmental compliance.

Number received and percentage (%) of complaints responded to within 48 business hours

• Number of animals impounded and returned • Number of complaints by animal management activities (such as

dog attacks, dogs unleashed, barking dogs, feral cats, and others)• Reduce number of waste contract service missed collections to:

fewer than 35 per week, less than 1 per cent of waste services per quarter and percentage of customer requests actioned within 48 hours

• Report on incidence at CCTV hot spots and number of illegal dumpings removed by dumper

• Increase diversion rate (proportion of waste collected and not sent to landfill) through education and information initiatives

• Number of Clean up Australia Day sites within the City• Percentage (%) of DAs and S96s determined within mean of 40

business days• Percentage (%) of Development Advisory Applications assessed

within 14 days• Percentage (%) of large scale developments that are refered to the

Design Review Panel and comments considered• Percentage (%) of swimming pool compliance certifcates issued

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3. COMMUNITY AND CULTURE

Georges River Council has a multicultural community, with more than 40% of the population born overseas, as well as diversity of cultural, religious and language groups. We have an ageing population, with 25% of the population aged over 55 years, and this is projected to increase into the future. Georges River is a strongly family-oriented area with more than 73% of households identified as family homes.

Georges River Council recognises that a range of community services, facilities, and programs are vital in contributing to a community where people feel safe, have access to services they need for themselves and their families, and feel that they are part of their community. It is important to recognise the varying needs of target groups in the community – such as the ageing population, people with a disability, families, and young people – and consider how their needs and expectations will change over time. This is particularly relevant for services such as libraries and childcare that are currently delivered by Council.

Council has strong community networks and partnerships within the region, and through these works towards providing access to a range of community services, facilities and information resources to meet the needs of the local community. Council plays a key role in planning for and advocating for local community services, supporting local groups and organsiations and managing community and cultural facilities. Council works on a range of community development programs which address community needs including programs and events for young people and older people, arts and cultural programs, and targeted projects around issues such as safety, community cohesion and education.

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Action Responsibilty *3.1 Operate Childcare Services that deliver high quality education and care and meet the standards and

requirements of the National Quality Framework

3.2 Facilitate the delivery of programs that meet the needs of families and children

3.3 Facilitate community ‘Transition to School’ Forum in partnership with local schools and childcare support agencies

3.4 Facilitate information and referral to a range of services supporting families and children

3.5 Develop and implement programs and initiatives in partnership with local agencies that contribute to community safety and crime prevention as identified through the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plans

3.6 Review CCTV Camera network annually to ensure it is meeting expectations

3.7 Develop and implement a calendar of programs and initiatives that assist young people

3.8 Plan, coordinate and conduct projects in conjunction with the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

3.9 Develop and implement a calendar of programs and initiatives that assist older people

3.10 Plan, coordinate and conduct Seniors Week activities in conjunction with the Seniors Week Advisory Group

3.11 Develop and implement a Disability Inclusion Action Plan

3.12 Mark national days and weeks of significance that celebrates strengths and raise awareness of the need of different groups in the community

3.13 Participate in a range of interagency groups that provide support to, and advocacy for the local community services sector

3.14 Review usage of community facilities

3.15 Develop and maintain relationships with local service providers to support the delivery of services to meet the needs of the community

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Action Responsibilty *3.16 Develop and implement an annual program of arts and cultural projects and initiatives

3.17 Develop and implement a range of strategies to meet the needs of our culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community

3.18 Provide access to demographic information and analysis of the Georges River community

3.19 Implement grant programs that facilitate community organisations providing programs that address needs and build capacity in a transparent, equitable and efficient manner, including administering the local ClubGRANTS scheme

3.20 Continue to develop and strengthen partnerships with major employers in the LGA

3.21 Implement a range of programs and strategies that support the development of vibrant town centres

3.22 Implement a range of educational programs that strengthen and sustain small businesses within the LGA

3.23 Develop and manage public spaces to encourage economic activity

3.24 Produce a range of local economic indicators

3.25 Plan and develop an annual calendar of key events and programs across intergenerational target groups

3.26 Promote the Home Library Service

3.27 Develop and maintain collection profiling data to ensure collection is relevant for community needs and expectations

3.28 Promote and manage art spaces, cultural programs and community based events

3.29 Plan, develop and review on-line Library services utilising new technologies

3.30 Complete Hurstville Library Courtyard redesign into multipurpose meeting rooms and storage facilities

3.31 Provide quarterly ‘What’s On’ magazine to promote services, programs and events across Council’s LibraryMuseum and Gallery Services

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Action Responsibilty *3.32 Develop and implement programs and initiatives that raise awareness of and promote Aboriginal cultures and

heritage

3.33 Review Library Management system

3.34 Implement RFID technologies

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• Number of library loans• Number of library members: Georges River LGA residents, Others• Number of library visits• Number of regular library programs• Number of website, e-newsletter and social media ‘hits’ for digital

information relating to Libraries, Museum, Gallery, Community Art Space and Entertainment Centre

• Number of ‘one off ’ library programs• Number of people attending library programs• Number of library computer bookings

• Internet usage in the library (hours)• Number of events and attendance including Lunar New Year,

Australia Day, Business Awards, Citizenship Ceremonies, Council tours of local schools, launches, Christmas community celebrations and Volunteers’ Reception

• Utilisation across all childcare centres• Number of community groups and organisations supported

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Good corporate governance needs to underpin all our activities. Effective governance is achieved when the structures, activities and operations of Council are conducted in accordance with the principles of fairness, equity, transparency, and probity with respect to people within the organisation, residents and other stakeholders. Georges River Council has processes and controls in place to ensure quality service delivery, prudent resource management, and the safeguarding of community assets.

Georges River Council embraces the principles of continuous improvement and best practice to ensure that we deliver reliable, effective and efficient services to our community.

For many years now both the former Kogarah and Hurstville City Councils have been progressive in their long term financial and asset management planning, which has provided a solid foundation for the Georges River Council. We will continue to utilise and expand these planning tools into the future, to maintain both the continued high level of service provision that the community currently receives, and to ensure the future financial sustainability of the Council and community assets.

Facilitating community involvement through effective two-way communication between residents and Council is integral to the achievement of effective governance. Consultation is paramount in ensuring that the needs, desires and relative priorities of our community are understood and incorporated into Council’s operations.

Georges River Council employs staff across a range of occupational groups, including various professional, technical, operational and administrative positions. Our workforce is critical to the ongoing

success of Council’s operations, which we must, where possible, ensure we have the right skills and capabilities available at any time.

Council’s reputation, positive work culture and best-practice employment conditions are some of the characteristics that will help Council face the challenges ahead.

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Action Responsibilty *4.1 Enhance residents’ understanding of Council’s role within the LGA through the provision and distribution of

information

4.2 Publish regular community newsletters, flyers and brochures

4.3 Ensure the community is kept informed on local events, issues and planning through advertising and Council’s website

4.4 Co-ordinate and maintain a user-friendly website and social media platforms

4.5 Operate and maintain Service Centres and provide high quality customer services including timely and accurate responses

4.6 Improve customers’ experiences with Council service by understanding and meeting customers’ requirements, including expansion of self service options

4.7 Provide transparent and accountable financial information required by the Local Government Act, Code of Accounting Practice, the Australian Accounting Standards and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005

4.8 Ensure that Council meets its fiduciary responsibilities in the use of public funds in relation to Council investments

4.9 Ensure that all statutory financial returns and Council’s taxation obligations are completed and lodged by due dates

4.10 Complete all statutory requirements in relation to the collection of Council’s property rates income, and ensure the maintenance of Council’s property database and the collection of property rating income

4.11 Complete all legislative requirements in relation to open, transparent and accountable governance

4.12 Ensure good governance and administrative support for the Council and the organisation, including transparency and accountability in the management of tenders and contracts and undertaking Promoting Better Practice audits

4.13 Review, refine and standardise all current policies to effectively support and protect the organisation

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Action Responsibilty *4.14 Ensure all requirements of the Integrated Planning Framework legislation is complied with including

coordination and progress reports of Delivery Program and Operational Plan

4.15 Support the organisation to meet statutory and regulatory requirements for employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards

4.16 Promote local government careers through work placements and traineeships in partnership with schools and higher education institutions

4.17 Provide a Human Resources (HR) management service that responds to contemporary and emerging people and workplace issues through strategy and policy development

4.18 Attract, retain and develop a capable workforce that delivers positive outcomes for Council

4.19 Provide a workplace that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees is a key priority

4.20 Comply with Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) legal obligations

4.21 Manage Council’s civil risk and liability exposure

4.22 Review Council’s property portfolio and maintain property registers in accordance with legislative requirements

4.23 Determine asset conditions for all Council-owned buildings for future planning and maintenance

4.24 Review and improve Council’s leasing and licensing arrangements

4.24 Manage Council’s statutory properly dealings, including easement acquisitions and grants, formal road closures, compulsory land acquisitions, strategic or investment property acquisition and real property sales

4.26 Progress the planning proposal for the reclassification and rezoning of 35 River Road, Oatley (former Oatley Bowling Club site) to allow its use for an aged care facility

4.27 Proceed with the development of Hurstville Central Plaza for community open space

4.28 Progress the Master Plan and Planning Proposal for the redevelopment of Hurstville Civic Precinct comprising civic and community facilities, public open space, residential and commercial use

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Action Responsibilty *4.29 Undertake processes and deliver solutions to satisfy the Standards of the State Records Act 1998 and Council’s

Corporate Records Policy

4.30 Provide and facilitate a diverse range of events that promote a vibrant and harmonious City

4.31 Deliver Citizenship ceremonies

4.32 Promote affordability and access to programmed activities at Council supported or run events and locations

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• 100% compliance with all Statutory Reporting requirements and taxation obligations

• Investment portfolio returns exceeding industry benchmark – past 12 months

• Percentage (%) of Outstanding Rates, Annual Charges, Interest and Extra Charges Outstanding less than 5%

• Balanced Operating Result (Income and Expenditure Statement)• Net Operating Result before Capital Grants and Contributions

provided for Capital Purposes being in surplus for three successive years

• Debt Service Ratio of greater than 0% and less than or equal to 20%• Formal GIPA requests determined within statutory timeframes• Annual staff retention rate• Number of traineeships offered• Number of work experience places offered• Number of website hits by service type, such as Building and

Development, Council homepage and affiliated websites, and so on• Meet customer satisfaction charter standards, including response

time on answering phone, including % of calls answered within 20 seconds and % of calls abandoned.

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5. BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL CAPACITY

Georges River Council is committed to building the capacity of the organisation from proclamation on 12 May 2016 to beyond the local government elections in September 2017. We will achieve this by:• Maintaining seamless service delivery to our communities• Embracing opportunities to improve services and infrastructure• Building on the strengths of existing strategies, structures, staff and

systems• Valuing the knowledge and contributions of staff, communities and

partners• Informing and involving the community in planning and

implementing change • Ensuring ethical, open and accountable governance and

administration.

By identifying and delivering smart service improvements and efficiencies, redesigning services and programs in creative ways to best meet local needs and strategically building on existing improvement plans we will deliver a stronger, more effective Council for the local community.

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Action Timeframe1 Service continuity with smart improvements

1.1 Develop a Transformation and Change Implementation Plan for the effective integration of Georges River Council which identifies local benefits and actions to achieve these benefits 1/12/2016

1.2 Review and prioritise services for transformation and change which will maximise benefits to the Georges River Community 1/12/2016

1.3 Deliver the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan while monitoring and reporting progress 1/09/2017

2 Robust governance that delivers confidence to communities

2.1 Develop a risk management plan within the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan 1/12/2016

2.2 Harmonise delegations and seek approval to implement delegations 1/07/2016

2.3 Roll-out due diligence activities across Georges River Council and report on results 1/09/2017

3 Easy to do business with, in person and online

3.1 Implement on-line services via the Georges River Council website with the view to have an integrated website by March 2017 1/03/2017

3.2 Prioritise the integration of customer-focused services 1/05/2017

4 Engaged staff who understand their roles and how they contribute to the new council

4.1 Develop and deliver a staff engagement strategy in line with the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan 1/09/2017

4.2 Provide weekly communications from the Interim General Manager to staff

5 Involved communities who have their say

5.1.1 Develop and adopt the Draft Transformation and Change Implementation Plan for the effective integration of Georges River Council which identifies local benefits and actions needed to achieve these benefits 1/08/2016

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Action Timeframe

5.1 Develop a community engagement strategy that enables community participation and promotes communication with residents and businesses to support the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan 1/08/2016

5.2 Administrator writes to key community groups, partners and stakeholders to build trust in Georges River Council 1/07/2016

5.3 Enhance online community participation

5.4 Establish the Georges River Council Local Representation Committee to meet monthly

6 Communities can readily identify with their new Council

6.1 Create and deliver a strong brand for Georges River Council 1/12/2016

6.2 Audit and prioritise the updating of the brand across the LGA 1/09/2017

7 A shared vision and direction for the whole community

7.1 New Executive team structure adopted 1/06/2016

7.2 Adopt the 2016-2017 Operational Plan and budget by 1 August 2016 1/08/2016

7.3 Adopt an organisational structure that supports the objectives of Georges River Council and the delivery of identified benefits 1/08/2016

7.4 In partnership with the community develop a vision statement for Georges River Council 1/12/2016

7.5 Develop priorities for Georges River Council taking into consideration ‘place making’ principles. 1/12/2016

7.6 Adopt a fully integrated 2017-2018 operational plan and budget by 1 July 2017 1/07/2017

7.7 Prepare a draft community strategic plan for consideration of the new Council, following elections in September 2017 1/09/2017

8 Rates maintained within existing pathways and resources used wisely to serve the entire LGA

8.1 Maintain current rating structures for 2016-2017 and await further advice from the NSW Government for the application of the four-year rate path freeze for new councils 1/06/2019

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Action Timeframe

8.2 Review services and facilities across Council functions in order to make recommendations that improve efficiency and increase capacity 1/03/2017

9 Expected benefits which are clear, measureable and on target

9.1 Clearly identify and articulate the benefits of the merged Council, incorporate these into the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan and communicate these benefits to residents and businesses 1/09/2016

9.2 Engage the community in the benefit analysis via identified communication channels and through the Local Representation Committee 1/09/2016

9.3 Seek funding through Stronger Communities Fund to realise identified benefits 1/12/2016

9.4 Regularly communicate progress to the community in the delivery of the Transformation and Change Implementation Plan Quarterly

10 A newly elected Council working for the whole community

10.1 In preparation for the first elections for Georges River Council, widely communicate the process to nominate as candidates 1/09/2017

10.2 Promote the date of the election and voting locations prior to September 2017 1/09/2017

10.3 Support pre-election information sessions for potential candidates round by the OLG and LGNSW 1/06/2017

10.4 Document Georges River Council’s aspirations and challenges with a demographic analysis to ensure that new councillors are able to make informed decisions that are in the best interests of the community 1/10/2017

10.5 Develop and deliver a thorough Councillor induction program for September 2017 1/10/2017

10.6 Establish an ongoing professional development and support program from Councillors throughout their elected term 1/10/2017

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Georges River Council will continue to implement the priorities of the former Hurstville and Kogarah City Councils. In order to assist Council and provide future direction, the Budget for 2016-17 is a combination of the priorities identified by the former Kogarah City Council and the former Hurstville City Council.

As part of the annual integrated reporting cycle, Council undertakes a rigorous process to develop a draft Budget and Capital Works Program. Council officers complete a series of workshops, reviews and submissions to prepare draft activities that are informed by the Community Strategic Plan of the two former Councils. The assumptions, recommendations and scenarios are critical in setting the strategic priorities used to frame each year’s set of plans, and in turn for determining what activities are included in the Budget.

The NSW Government is providing $10 million to fund the implementation of the amalgamation of the former two Councils, and this has been included in the 2016-17 Budget. The NSW Government is also providing an additional $10 million to Georges River Council, to invest in new or improved infrastructure and better services for the community through a community grant program and direct investment by Council. These projects may include upgrades to community facilities, new playgrounds, youth sporting grants or even ground breaking medical programs. There are many opportunities for improving our community, and in consultation with the community Council will decide how best to invest these funds for Georges River Council. The $10 million to fund new or improved infrastructure and better services for the community will be budgeted in a future long term financial plan.

This budget reflects Council’s on-going commitment to effectively and responsibly manage its financial position. To this end, a Net Operating Result before Capital Amounts surplus of $5.592 million has been achieved for 2016-17. At the core of Georges River Council’s future financial sustainability will be ensuring the delivery of services more efficiently, the reduction of recurrent expenditure and the generatation of additional revenue.

In order to manage the high and increasing cost associated with maintaining and renewing ageing infrastructure, comprehensive surveys and valuations of these assets have been undertaken in 2015-16. To provide certainty to communities, the NSW Government’s policy position is that rating structures in place prior to the establishment of Georges River Council will be maintained for a period of four years. The proclamation requires the new Council to apply the rating structure, rating categories, and sub-categories, that applied in each former council area for 2015-16 in 2016-17. These structures are outlined in the revenue policy contained within this document.

Major components of the 2016-17 Budget include:• Salaries and Wages as per Award of 2.8%• Fees and Charges subject to pricing methodology detailed in a

separate document• No new loan borrowings• Capital works and other major projects program $51.896M.

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SALE AND REPLACEMENT OF ASSETSCouncil holds assets to meet the ongoing needs of its operations.

It is Council’s policy to review all assets held and, in a commercial manner, to dispose of those identified as surplus to Council’s needs or to replace existing assets in order to meet the operational needs of Council. Council continuously reviews its operating leases for plant equipment.

Council will continue to monitor its property portfolio during 2016/17. Any properties identified as surplus to our needs will be the subject of further reports to Council and appropriate community consultation. Any proceeds from disposal of such property will be applied according to Council’s Financial Policy Framework detailed in Council’s Long Term Financial Plan. Council will, where financially prudent, purchase operating assets in lieu of leasing.

Council is also proposing entrepreneurial activity with the purpose of raising additional revenue. If these activities identify further opportunities to sell or replace other assets of the Council these matters will be reported through the formal public process.

Council has recognised the need to implement a number of actions to ensure the longer-term viability and sustainability of its infrastructure assets. Additional resources are required to fund the replacement of ageing assets in order to maintain adequate operating conditions.

In 2016/17 Council will continue to develop its asset management systems. The system is being developed to produce the statutory asset reports required annually, provide improved advice to the Executive about the condition of assets, explore methods of maintenance that

improve asset longevity, and develop replacement programs to meet the operational needs required by the community.

BORROWINGSNo new loans are proposed for the 2016/17 financial year.

SCHEDULE OF BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIESGeorges River Council undertakes activities that are of a commercial nature for which we receive a return. These activities include leasing agreements for golf clubs and rental properties. However, these activities have not been identified as either Category One or Category Two businesses under competitive neutrality guidelines.

Category One Business

There is no Category One business.

Category Two Business

There is no Category Two business.

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RATING AND REVENUE POLICIES Georges River Council was proclaimed on 12 May 2016 and combines the former Kogarah City Council and Hurstville City Council areas. The proclamation requires the new Council to apply the rating structure, rating categories and sub-categories that applied in each former council area for 2015/16 in 2016/17. This ensures there are no changes to rate paths for the first year of the NSW Government’s committed four-year rate path freeze for merging councils.

Ratepayers will continue to have the ability under the Local Government Act NSW to apply to Council for a review of their existing rating category and appeal this decision. The rating structure, which includes whether a rate includes a variable charge and/or fixed charge, will be reviewed in Georges River Council’s first term following elections in September 2017.

STATEMENT OF REVENUE POLICY FOR THE FORMER KOGARAH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA)The Local Government Act requires that Council rate predominantly on an ad valorem basis (based on land values), and thus land valued highly will accrue higher rates than lower valued land. Council also maintains the option of a minimum rate. Those able to derive commercial benefit from land are rated by Council higher than land used for residential purposes. This recognises the superior income producing capability of such land.

Through a combination of the ad valorem system, minimum rates, categorisation, mixed development, pensioner rebates and postponed rates, Council achieves a rating structure that is fair and equitable for its ratepayers.

The rates proposed to be levied are based on a rating structure that consists of two categories – Residential and Business. The Business category has nine sub categories: five Commercial and four Industrial. These new sub categories have been introduced to adequately describe the centres of business associated with each Business sub-category.

The minimum rate is set at the maximum level applicable under Section 548(3) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, across all categories.

LAND VALUEThe ad valorem system of rating used by Council requires land valuations to be set by the Valuer General. Council cannot make and levy a rate in respect of a parcel of land, unless Council has been furnished with a valuation of that land under the Valuation Land Act.

While Council has the right to appeal against any land valuation furnished by the Valuer General for the LGA, the Valuer General assesses all land values independently of Council.

Valuations used for rating in 2016/17 are based on valuations received from the Valuer General under the Valuation of Land Act 1916, with a Base Date of 1 July 2013.

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RATES FOR 2016/17All rates are levied in accordance with the Local Government Act, 1993. Categorisation of land is based on use as defined in the relevant sections of the Act.

The Delivery Program of the former Kogarah City Council included an approved Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 4.8% per annum, inclusive of the rate-pegging limit, for years 2, 3 and 4 of the Delivery Program. The SRV will provide the resources required to fund the 4-year delivery program. This will ensure that service levels provided to the community continue to meet their on-going expectations and growing needs. It will also allow Council to maintain the condition of infrastructure to a satisfactory level so as to avoid an undue burden to future generations.

The Delivery Program (2013-2017) of the former Kogarah City Council has been developed and outlines the principal activities to be undertaken by the Council to implement the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan of the former Kogarah City Council.

The impact of the SRV has been distributed evenly across all rate payers. All categories in Councils rating structure will be increased by the same percentage.


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The following table shows the permissible level of income from each rate category based on the former Kogarah City Council’s approved special rate variation of 4.8% for 2016/17.

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RATE REDUCTIONS FOR ELIGIBLE PENSIONERSCouncil provides for rate reductions to eligible pensioners under Section 575 of the Local Government Act, 1993, up to a maximum of $250 per assessment. The State Government grants a subsidy of 55% on rate rebates. Part year rebates are also provided calculated on a quarterly basis. Pensioner rebates also apply, in part, to properties subject to postponed rates.

POSTPONEMENT OF RATESWhere a property is used as a single dwelling but because of zoning or permitted use has a land value that reflects the potential use rather than the actual use, Council will provide a postponement of rates in accordance with Section 591 of the Local Government Act, 1993.

These postponed rates, together with the accrued interest are abandoned after a period of 5 years unless the use of the property changes and then the rates become payable.

INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATESInterest accrues on a daily basis on rates and charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable. Council will apply the maximum interest allowable under Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993 being 8.0% per annum for 2016/17 calculated on a daily basis.

NON-RATEABILITYCouncil deems land to be non-rateable strictly in accordance with Sections 555 and 556 of the Local Government Act, 1993.


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STATEMENT OF REVENUE POLICY FOR THE FORMER HURSTVILLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA)Council’s Revenue Policy identifies income from the following sources:• Ordinary Rates, including the Infrastructure Plus Special Rate

Variation• Special Town Improvement Rates• Waste Management Charges• Stormwater Management Charges• Fees and Charges.

ORDINARY RATESCouncil will apply the full permissible increase of 1.8% to the Ordinary Rates as recommended by IPART and approved by the Minister for Local Government. Council will continue to apply the Infrastructure Plus - Special Rate Variation approved by the Minister for Local Government in 2006 to fund specific infrastructure maintenance and renewal initiatives. The Infrastructure Plus Special Rate Variation is included in the Ordinary Rates.

After applying the 1.8% increase in rates, the proposed Ordinary Rates levies for the 2016-2017 rate period are as follows:

ResidentialThe ad valorem amount proposed for the Residential Rate is 0.24046 of a cent in the dollar on the July 2013 (Base Date) Land Value of the Valuer General, and a Minimum Rate amount of $535.34. This will yield $29,988,509 (82.46% of the total Ordinary Rates).

Within this amount the Minimum Rate will yield $4,937,976 (16.47% of the Residential Rates).

Business

The ad valorem amount proposed for the Business Rate is 0.50285 of a cent in the dollar on the July 2013 Land Value (Base Date) of the Valuer-General, and a Minimum Rate amount of $535.34. This will yield $6,376,610 (17.54% of the total Ordinary Rates). Within this amount the Minimum Rate will yield $312,103 (4.89% of the Business Rates).

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SUMMARY OF ORDINARY RATE STRUCTURE

No. of Properties

Land Value $’000

Rate Type

Category Ad Valorem

Minimum Rate

Minimum Rate Yield

Total Yield

29,480 11,502,538 Ordinary Residential 0.24046 $535.34 $4,937,976 $29,988,509

2,266 1,241,588 Ordinary Business 0.50285 $535.34 $312,103 $6,376,610

TOTAL ORDINARY RATE YIELD $36,365,119

It is anticipated that some further minor adjustments will be made, following changes to property valuations by the Valuer General, as a result of subdivisions or strata registrations.

PENSIONER REBATE STRUCTURECouncil remains committed in providing a Voluntary Pensioner Rebate combined with the NSW Statutory Rebate for eligible pensioners.

Combined

Ordinary Rate Levy & Domestic Waste Service

Charge

Mandatory Pensioner Rebate1 per rate

assessment

Rebate amount up to maximum, as per

structure below: - based upon pensioner

eligibility criteria

Council’s Additional Voluntary Pensioner

Rebate1 per rate assessment

Rebate amount up to maximum, as per structure

below: - based upon pensioner eligibility criteria

Up to $ 500 50 % nil

$ 501 - $ 550 $ 250.00 nil

$ 551 - $ 600 $ 250.00 $ 10.00

$ 601 - $ 650 $ 250.00 $ 30.00

$ 651 - $ 700 $ 250.00 $ 40.00

$ 701 - $ 750 $ 250.00 $ 60.00

$ 751 upwards $ 250.00 $ 75.00

Estimated Annual Value $1,230,000 $370,000

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SPECIAL TOWN IMPROVEMENT RATESCouncil will continue to levy the Special Town Improvement Rates for the purpose of funding provision of car parking, maintenance of car parking facilities, provision of safety and anti-litter services, promotional related activities, and improvement and beautification of areas in the LGA.

Special Town Improvement Rates will be applied to the areas known as the Hurstville Town Improvement District and Mortdale Town Improvement District as described in the Government Gazette No. 119, 8 December 1989 and Riverwood Town Improvement District as described in Government Gazette No. 141, 9 November 1990. The Town Improvement Districts are graphically displayed below. These rates will be levied in addition to the Ordinary Rate for all properties in the Districts.

Council will apply the full permissible increase to the Town Improvement Rates as approved by the Minister for Local Government at 1.8% in line with the Ordinary Rates increase.

SUMMARY OF SPECIAL TOWN IMPROVEMENT RATES STRUCTURE

No. of Properties

Land Value $‘000 Category

Ad Valorem Total Yield

2,671 662,024 Hurstville Town Improvement 0.075155 $497,544

130 48,680 Mortdale Town Improvement 0.085977 $41,854

137 59,306 Riverwood Town Improvement 0.091363 $54,183

Total Special Town Improvement Rate Yield $593,581

It is anticipated that some further minor adjustments will be made to Rates Structures prior to adoption of the Operational Plan, following changes to property valuations by the Valuer General, as a result of subdivisions or strata registrations.

AREAS - SPECIAL TOWN IMPROVEMENT RATES

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WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES During the 2016-2017 year Council will continue to levy a charge for residential waste management services, to recover the actual cost of the services.

Council also levies a charge for commercial waste services.

All waste management charges are listed below:-:• $390 per annum (S496) for the domestic waste management service• $390 per annum (S496) for the domestic waste for non-rateable

properties and additional full service• $255 per annum (S496) for each additional ‘red lid’ bin garbage only

service• $56.50 per annum (S496) for residential categorised properties

(vacant land site)• $56.50 per annum (S496) for availability charge (dwelling with

private domestic waste contractor)• $82 per annum for each additional domestic recycling service• $148 per annum for each additional domestic recycling green

service• $148 per annum for recycling green service strata complex sites• $23 per service for clean-up services (private waste contractors)• $463 per annum (S501) for the non-residential commercial waste

service (240L MGB)• $1,930 per annum (S501) for the non-residential commercial waste

service (1100L MGB)• $463 per annum (S502) for the non-residential commercial non-

rateable waste service• $232 per annum for the non-residential commercial recycling

service

A charge will be levied on each residential rateable property for which the service is available, even if the service is not used (s496). The yield for the Domestic Waste Management Service will enable costs for the service to be fully recovered.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CHARGESThe stormwater management service charge for 2016/2017 is levied under Section 496A of the Local Government Act, 1993 (as amended).

The annual charges have been set in accordance with the Local Government Amendment (Stormwater) Bill 2005 and are as follows:• Strata / Company titled residential home units: $12.50 per property.• Other residential property: $25 per rateable property.• Business rateable property: $25 per 350 square metres (or part

thereof) of land area (a maximum charge of $1,500 applies to land area greater than 21,000 square metres).

• Strata / Company titled business units: $25 per 350 square metres (or part thereof) of land area that would apply to the land subject to the strata scheme divided on a pro-rata basis between the lots, not less than $5 for any individual lot.

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PRICING – GOODS AND SERVICESCouncil’s pricing methodology is detailed below and has been used as the basis for determining individual fees and charges shown in the separate 2016-17 Schedule of Fees and Charges document.

PRICING PRINCIPLES CODE PRICING BASIS

Market

Service provided is in competition with another agency (private or public) and there is pressure to set a price which will encourage usage of the service. M Market Pricing

Price of the service is determined by examining alternative prices of surrounding service providers. Pricing may or may not recover full cost. In-house

Service provided predominately for Council use but sale to external markets may defray costs.

Public good Service provides a broad community benefit. Impractical to charge for service on a user basis.

Z Free (zero cost recovery)

Some services may be provided free and the whole cost determined as a community obligation or public good. Practical

constraint

Service is a minor part of the overall operation of Council. Cost of collection far outweighs revenue received.

Cost plus activity The service is a profit making activity and the price paid by users should recover greater than the full cost of providing the service.

R Rate of Return This would include full cost pricing in addition to a profit margin to factor in a return to Council.

Penalty Fee charged is greater than full cost of the service to act as disincentive.

Utility

Fee charged for possession, occupation or enjoyment of Council land and air space by gas, electricity, water and telecommunications.

Private good

Service benefits a particular user, making a contribution to their income, welfare or profits, without broader benefits to community.

F Full cost recovery

Council recovers all direct and indirect costs of the service (including depreciation of assets).

Monopoly Where Council has a monopoly over provision of the service and there is no community service or equity obligation.

Development Fee set will enable Council to develop and maintain a service.

Contribution

Changes levied to compensate the community for an increase in demand for service or facilities as a consequence of a development proposal.

Regulatory – non-fixed

Fees charged to cover costs incurred in legislative requirements where no community service obligation exists.

Shared Benefit Benefits from provision of the service accrue to the community as whole as well as individual users (Community Obligation).

P Partial Cost Recovery

Council recovers less than the full cost (the reasons may include community obligation or legislation limits on charging).

Stimulus A stimulus to the demand for the service is required. In the short term only part of the cost of the service is to be recovered.

Evasion Charging prices to recover full cost may result in widespread evasion.

Equity The service is targeted at low income users. Economic/ Social/ Community welfare

Service promotes or encourages local economic or social activity.

Regulatory fixed Fixed by legislation L Legal requirements

Price of the service is determined by legislation. Price may or may not recover full cost.

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APPENDIX – 2016/17 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

2016/17 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGESThis document includes Council’s fees and charges for the 2016/17 financial year. The fees and charges are applicable from 1 July 2016. The Fees and Charges Schedule sets the maximum price payable for any particular activity or services provided by Council. Fees or Charges less than the maximum listed amount are either set by Council through a resolution or by the General Manager or Council Officers through delegated authority.

It is important to note that the Fees or Charges that appear in the following schedule can vary according to the type of activity or user. For example, differential pricing exists for the users of community halls and open space. The basis for differentiation lies in the categories outlined in the Pricing Policy.

Some fees and charges included will not apply until final Policy documents have been developed and endorsed by Council.

PRICING POLICYCouncil has identified seven categories of pricing in the 2016/17 Schedule of Fees and Charges to ensure that the range of fees and charges reflect the cost of providing services to the Georges River Council community.

The proposed Pricing Policy categories are:

D = Refundable Deposits: Held against possible damage to Council's footpaths, kerb & gutter, roadways, buildings, parks and like assets caused by adjacent development or use of facilities.

F = Full Cost Recovery: Council recovers all direct and indirect costs of the service (including depreciation of assets.)

L = Legislative Requirements: Price of service is determined by legislation. Any statutory fee changed during the year will be updated and applied automatically.

M = Market: Price of service is determined by examining alternative prices of surrounding councils and other service providers.

P = Partial Cost Recovery: Council recovers less than full cost (community obligation or legislation limits on charging). Balance of costs met from general income.

R = Rate of Return: Full cost pricing in addition to a profit margin to factor in a return to Council.

Z = Free: Some services may be provided free of charge, all costs met from general income.

The Fees and Charges included in the Schedule are based on this Pricing Policy.

REGULATORYRegulatory pricing occurs if relevant acts and regulations enable Council to set a fee or charge, or the relevant acts and regulations prescribe a maximum fee for a particular activity.

These charges are legislated by the New South Wales State Government across a range of activities and services provided by local government. A full explanation of regulatory pricing appears in Section IV – Applicable Legislative Reference.

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Where a statute (for example, the Local Government Act 1993) provides that a specific fee or charge shall be set in respect to a service or function, the fee or charge included in the Schedule includes a reference to the applicable legislation. The Applicable Legislation Reference section at the end of this Schedule provides details of the applicable legislation in regard to a particular fee or charge.

SOCIAL EQUITYUnder social equity pricing, Georges River Council sets a price for a service below the financial cost of providing that service. Under this category, activities or services are provided:

a) Free of Charge:

Council provides free of charge because the service or good is a:

i) Merit good, such as library borrowing services or immunisation clinics, which are considered beneficial to the wellbeing of the Georges River community

ii) Public good, such as roads or parks where it is not practicable in most case to exclude users who don’t pay.

b) Partial Cost Recovery:

Council provides a service or activity at a discounted price (i.e. below cost recovery) where a positive externality exists. For example, the cost of maintaining sports-fields is much higher than the financial return received from the use of the grounds. Council recognises in this instance that sports clubs contribute to the promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle. This social benefit is considered to outweigh the cost (to Council) of maintaining its sportsgrounds.

GST DISCLAIMERThe Schedule of Fees and Charges has been prepared using the best available information in relation to the GST impact on the fees and charges at the time of publication. Accordingly if a fee that is shown as being subject to GST, is subsequently proven not to be subject to GST, then that fee will be amended by reducing the GST to nil. Conversely, if Council is advised that a fee which is shown as being not subject to GST becomes subject to GST then the fee will be increased but only to the extent of the GST. Council reserves the right to amend fees and charges without re-advertising only to the extent of the application of changes in, or variation to GST Legislation.

FORM OF PAYMENT FOR TRANSACTIONS $500,000 OR OVERCouncil will only accept Bank Cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for transaction value of $500,000 or more. Council must be contacted prior to payment to determine correct total amount to be paid and bank account details (if applicable).

RATES FOR WORK ON PRIVATE LANDUnder the provisions of S67(1) of the Local Government Act, Council may, by agreement with the owner or occupier of any private land, carry out work that may lawfully be carried out on the land. Any such work will be done on the basis of full cost recovery (user pays) including design, supervision and staff overheads.

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SECTION 611 CHARGES1. The Council makes charges on all persons during the year from

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 for the time being in possession, occupation or enjoyment of a rail, pipe, wire, pole, cable, tunnel or structure laid, erected, suspended, constructed or placed on, under or over a public place as defined for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (referred to hereafter as ‘structures’).

2. The charges are based on the nature and extent of the benefit enjoyed by the person concerned.

AS TO GAS AND OIL COMPANIES1. AGL possesses, occupies or enjoys structures located on public

land in the Georges River local government area. These structures include pipes. For the purpose of AGL gas supplies, a charge is equal to 0.75 per cent of average sales for five years plus a main apportionment calculated according to the percentage of mains within Georges River LGA. This is assessed in accordance with the judgement by Justice Pike (AGL v. Glebe Municipal Council) and the charge to be calculated using the independent audited figures prepared for the Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) and the apportionment determined by the LGNSW.

2. Other gas and oil companies possess, occupy or enjoy structures located on, under or over public land in the Georges River local government area.

3. The Council will charge based on the revenue benefit derived from the structures by these other oil and gas companies.

AS TO AUSTRALIA POST1. Australia Post possesses, occupies or enjoys structures located

on public land in the Georges River local government area. These structures include post boxes.

2. The nature of the benefit enjoyed by Australia Post from these structures includes the capacity to earn revenue from the posting of mail in the post boxes.

3. The extent of the revenue benefit to Australia Post in connection with these structures is that revenue earned from letters posted at post boxes on public land in the Georges River local government area.

4. The Council will charge based on the revenue benefit derived from the structures by Australia Post.

5. The Council will ask Australia Post to identify the revenue referable to letters posted at post boxes located on public land in the Georges River local government area.

6. The Council recognises the benefit to the public of post boxes and proposes to give a discount on the section 611 charges otherwise to be paid by Australia Post for that reason.

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AS TO STREET ADVERTISERS1. Businesses use public places to advertise on and above public land in

the Georges River local government area.

2. These businesses will obtain revenue benefits from the presence of the advertising in public places and ordinarily would pay a price for such advertising.

3. The Council will make a charge based on the revenue benefit derived from advertising by these businesses.

AS TO OTHER STRUCTURES1. Other persons, including those who possess, occupy or enjoy

structures not described above located on, under or over public land in the Georges River local government area.

2. The Council will charge based on the revenue benefit derived from the structures by these other persons.

REDUCTION OR WAIVING OF FEESSection 610E of the Local Government Act 1993 allows Council to waive payment of, or reduce a fee in a particular case if it is satisfied that the case falls within a category of hardship or any other category that Council has determined it may consider waiving payment, or reducing a fee.

Council has determined the following categories:

1. Georges River Council Permanent Staff

2. Eligible Pensioners

3. Financial Hardship

4. Funded Community Groups

5. Unfunded Community Groups

Note: These categories are further defined on the next page.

The following principles have been considered when applying any reduction or waiver of a fee or charge:

• Compliance with statutory requirements

• Fairness and consistency

• Integrity

• Equity

• Transparency

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DEFINITIONS FOR THE CATEGORIES OF HARDSHIP/DISCOUNT1. Georges River Council Permanent Staff - A discount is available for

permanent staff of the Georges River Council, for the HALC only.

2. Eligible Pensioners - To be eligible for a pensioner discount, the applicant must hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card issued by CentreLink or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

3. Financial Hardship - To be eligible for Financial Hardship the person must make an application on Council’s Financial Hardship application form.

4. Funded Community Groups - is defined as schools located within the Georges River Council LGA and non-profit organisations or groups based in or providing community or leisure services to the residents of Georges River Council, which receive recurrent/ongoing state or federal government funding.

5. Unfunded Community Groups - is defined as those groups that run activities for the benefit of the community, such as education, leisure, social, cultural activities which meet priority outcomes in Council’s Delivery Plan, Operational Plan, Cultural Plan and Social Plan. They are small and emerging Non-Profit organisations or groups or charities (that do not receive recurrent/ongoing state or federal government funding) which are located within the Georges River Council LGA. Groups in this category will be reviewed annually. This category aims to support groups to become sustainable at the time of development.

Note: Religious Worship - Activities for the purpose of religious worship or general congregation where the organisation is located within the Georges River Council LGA will be considered either a funded or unfunded Community Group based on the activity undertaken.

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FEES AND CHARGES KEY

Fee Title Applicable Legislation Pricing Policy

Category

2016/17 Draft Fee $

Comments

The Fee Title Column describes or details the type of Fee or Charge

The Applicable Legislation Column refers to the legislation that sets the maximum fee, or allows council to set a fee or charge for a particular activity. See the Applicable Legislation Reference at the end of the Schedule for details.

This Column corresponds to the Categories described in the Pricing Policy. The seven categories are: -

D = Refundable Deposit P = Partial Cost Recovery F = Full Cost Recovery R = Rate of Return L = Legislative Requirements Z = Free M = Market

This Column indicates the maximum Fee or Charge payable.

This Column describes additional information that may be applicable to the particular Fee or Charge.

Fee Fee or Charge Page

Number

2.9 149 Planning Certificate 91

1.18 2016/2017 Summer Season and 2017 Winter Season - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 79

2.8 Abandoned vehicles 101

1.38 Access to private property via public reserve 85

4.9 Accrual of Interest on Rates & Charges 107

2.86 Activity Application Determination 102

2.64 Activity application fee under section 68 C3 99

1.64 Activity Application under s.68 of the Local Government Act 89

2.56 Activity Applications under Section 68, Local Government Act, 1993 98

1.25 Administration Fees for Bookings - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 83

1.39 Advertising 85

2.28 Advertising fee for development applications 95

2.18 Amended Construction or Complying Development Certificates 93

2.32 Application Fee - Part 5 EP & A Act 1979 95

2.34 Application Fee Refunds 96

2.23 Archiving Fees 94

1.42 Beverley Park Water Reclamation 85

2.53 Boarding Houses and Places of Shared Accommodation 98

2.46 Building Certificate for Unauthorised Works (not associated with a current DA) 98

2.45 Building Certificates 97

2.63 Building Services Fees Refund 99

2.26 Building, Entertainment Venue and Miscellaneous Inspection fees 94

1.3 Car parking 73

1.2 Casual Charge - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 80

4.1 Charges on Other Carriers 107

3.25 Child Care - Other Charges 105

3.26 Child Care - Venue Hire 106

3.24 Child Care Fees 105

2.81 Clean Up/Noise Control/Prevention Notices 101

2.71 Clean-up Notices 100

1.43 Commercial Activity use of recreation Facilities 86

1.34 Commercial Filming on Council Property 84

1.27 Commercial Fitness Groups & Personal Training - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 83

2.7 Commercial Waste Services (other than domestic) - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 100

3.28 Community Bus Hire 106

2.72 Community Gardens 100

1.48 Community Group - Directional Sign 86

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1.1 Community Halls (include St George Bank Community Centre, Kogarah School of Arts) 77

3.29 Community Keys 106

3.22 Community Programs Events, Classes & Workshops - Library, Museum & Gallery 104

2.12 Complying Development Certificates - Former Hurstville City Council LGA 92

2.11 Complying Development Certificates - Former Kogarah City Council LGA 91

2.2 Construction Certificate / PCA Fees - Classes 2-9 Buildings - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 93

2.16 Construction Certificate Fees - Classes 1 and 10 (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 92

2.17 Construction Certificate Fees (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 93

2.62 Cooling Towers (Legionella) 99

2.14 Copies of plans & administration fee 92

4.3 Council Administration Fee (Lease preparation) 107

4.5 Council Documents 107

2.8 Council's Development Control Plans, Studies & S94 Plans 91

4.8 Credit Card service fee 107

2.66 Demolition Inspection Fees 99

1.56 Deposits for damage during construction 87

2.3 Development Advisory Service 95

2.22 Development Application Fees for the Erection or Demolition of a Building or Advertising Sign 94

2.13 Development Application involving a change of use 92

2.3 Development Control Plan Preparation 90

2.24 Development involving the subdivision of land 94

4.13 Dishonoured cheque Direct Debit Reversals 108

3.11 Document Delivery 103

2.36 Document Imaging Fee 96

2.6 Documents 99

2.74 Dog Pound Charges 100

2.69 Domestic Waste Management Services - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 100

2.67 Domestic Waste Management Services - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 99

1.57 Driveway Approvals 87

1.12 Eco Shed 78

1.46 Electronic Media Output 86

1.5 Emergency After Hours Boom Gate or Car Park Opening Charges 73

2.49 Endorsement of Section 88B instrument 98

1.54 Engineering DA Inspection Fee 86

1.63 Engineering Supervision 89

2.87 Environmental Penalty Infringement Notices (On The Spot Fines) 102

1.24 Exemption of Sports Field Fees - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 82

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3.17 Exhibition Space Hire 104

3.12 Facsimile 103

1.59 Fees Associated to Issue of Heavy Vehicles Permit 87

2.15 Fire Safety Certificates & Inspections 92

1.13 Function and Meeting Centres 78

4.1 General Photocopy Fee (Per Page) by Customer Service Staff 107

1.21 Golf Course - Peakhurst 81

4.6 Government Information Public Access (GIPA) 107

3.16 Hire fee for Hurstville Library Rooms 104

3.15 Hire fee for Kogarah Library Study Room 104

3.14 Hire fee for Library Activities Room, Oatley Hall or South Hurstville Meeting Room 104

2.54 Hoardings 98

3.2 House call collection fee 103

1.7 Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre 75

3.23 Hurstville Museum & Gallery 104

1.15 Illuminated Street Signs 79

2.79 Impounding Charges 101

2.78 Improvement Notices 101

2.51 Information request 98

4.15 Information Research Fee 108

2.75 Initial Inspection Fee 101

2.76 Inspection Fee for Additional Follow Up Inspections 101

1.65 Installation of Traffic and Directional Signage 89

2.44 Integrated Development Assessment Certificates 97

4.17 Interest on Deposits/Bonds 108

2.5 Interim or Final Occupation Certificate 98

3.6 Interlibrary loan requests 103

4.7 Internal review 107

1.17 Issue of Park Keys to Sporting Bodies - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 79

3.21 Items for Sale 104

2.38 Joint Regional Planning Panel Assessment Fees 96

1.11 Jubilee Community Centre, Carlton (Jubilee Oval Grandstand) 77

1.2 Keys - Leases/Licences 73

1.33 Kogarah Town Centre Civic Forecourt Area 84

1.1 Leases/Licences/Easements of Council Property 73

2.73 Life time registration - microchipping 100

2.48 Linen Plan (certification) 98

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2.1 Long Service Leave Levy 90

3.8 Lost items 103

1.47 Map & Plan Copying 86

1.45 Map Production 86

3.9 Microfiche / Film copies 103

1.55 Miscellaneous Services 87

2.61 Miscellaneous Services 99

2.27 Modification of Development Consent 95

2.29 Neighbour notification administration fee & Re-Notification Fee 95

1.9 Neighbourhood Halls (include Carss Park Lifesaving Hall, PJ Ferry Reserve Hall, Oatley Community Hall)77

2.35 Notification/Advertising Fee Refunds 96

1.53 Occupancy of Road Related Area 86

3.13 Offsite storytime sessions 103

1.35 Other Events 84

3.1 Other Items - Library 103

1.4 Other Uses 85

1.22 Oval hire - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 81

3.1 Overdue Library items 103

1.49 Parking Permit 86

2.19 PCA Fees - Classes 1 and 10 Buildings (CC or CDC)* - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 93

1.19 Personal Training - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 80

3.7 Photocopies/Printing/Laminating 103

1.29 Picnic fees - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 83

2.4 Planning Agreements 90

2.2 Planning Proposals 90

1.16 Plans of Management 79

3.27 Policy, planning or other documents 106

2.31 Pre-lodgement Meeting fee for DA 95

3.2 Prestige A4 prints from images database 104

2.21 Principal Certifying Authority Service Fee - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 94

1.6 Privately Operated Recreation Facilities 74

1.44 Property Information 86

4.11 Rate Enquiry Fees 108

2.39 Re-assessment of Overland Flow Analysis (flood studies) 96

1.23 Recreation & Sports Field Hire - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 82

2.25 Referral fee 94

2.77 Registration of Premises 101

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4.2 Reimbursement of Staff in Private Court Actions 107

1.4 Replacement card - Permanent Parking Permit 73

2.33 Replacement Development Applications 96

3.4 Replacement of lost Library cards 103

2.59 Reports on House Removal 99

3.18 Research fee (Swift NSW standard fee) 104

3.5 Reservations 103

1.6 Restoration Charges 87

4.14 Returned cheque/ EFT payment 108

2.42 Review of determination of development applications (s82A) 97

4.4 Sale of Contract, Tender and Similar Documents 107

2.65 Section 68 LGA Approvals (12 months maximum) 99

2.85 Section 68 LGA Approvals (12 months maximum) 102

2.55 Section 88G Certificate 98

2.5 Section 94 Contributions 90

2.6 Section 94A Development Contribution (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 91

2.57 Security - Damage Deposits and Inspection Fees 98

2.58 Security - Damage Deposits and Inspection Fees - Continued 99

3.19 Service fee for reproduction of photographs 104

2.41 Site Compatibility Certificate - Infrastructure SEPP 2007 96

2.4 Site Compatibility Certificate - SEPP (Seniors Living) 2004 96

1.58 Skip Bin Fees 87

2.82 Solid Fuel Heating 101

1.26 Sports Clinic Training - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 83

1.28 Sports Floodlighting Keys - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 83

2.43 St George Design Review Panel Fee 97

4.16 Stormwater Management Service Charge 108

2.7 Strategic, Planning and Development Advice 91

1.36 Street Stalls (Not Recreation and Urban Landscapes) - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 84

1.62 Street Tree Removal 89

2.1 Streetscape (Town Centres, Residential) 91

2.47 Subdivision Certificate 98

4.18 Subpoenas 108

2.52 Swimming pools 98

1.8 Swimming Pools - Sans Souci & Carss Park 76

1.51 Swing or Hoist Over Public Footway/Road 86

1.52 Temporary Road Closure 86

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2.68 Trade Waste Services (other than domestic) - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) 100

1.61 Traffic Information 88

1.41 Tree Management Inspection Fee 85

4.12 Unpaid Sundry Debtor Accounts 108

2.83 Use of Footway 101

2.84 Use of Public Space (non-road reserve) 102

1.37 Use of Public Spaces - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA) 85

3.3 Visitor Library Cards 103

1.3 Wedding and Other Photographs 84

1.31 Wedding Ceremonies 84

1.32 Wedding Reception / Function 84

2.37 Where consultation is required with Council 96

1.5 Work Zone / Construction Zone 86

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Fee Title Applicable Policy Draft Amount Draft Comments

Legislation Category Fee or Fee

Pre-GST Status Including GST

1.1 Leases/Licences/Easements of Council Property

New Agreements

Administration Fee 272.73 27.27 300.00

Reimbursement of Council's Legal Fees Applicable Market As determined by Council's Solicitor

Valuation Fee Applicable Market As determined by Council's Valuer

Survey Fee Applicable Market As determined by Council's Surveyor

Renewals (including Options) or Assignments

Administration Fee 136.36 13.64 150.00

Reimbursement of Council's Legal Fees Applicable Market As determined by Council's Solicitor

Valuation Fee Applicable Market As determined by Council's Valuer

Survey Fee Applicable Market As determined by Council's Surveyor

1.2 Keys - Leases/Licences

First set Free

Replacement & Additional set/s 45.45 4.55 50.00 per set

1.3 Car parking Section 608 LG Act 1993

Kogarah Town Square - Derby Street

0-½ hour Free

½-3 hours P 1.82 0.18 2.00 per hour (maximum 3 hours)

Permanent Parking P 36.36 3.64 40.00 per week

Credit Card Payment Service Fee P 0.45 0.05 0.50 per transaction

Hurstville - Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

0-1 hour P 0.91 0.09 1.00 per hour

1-3 hours P 1.82 0.18 2.00 per hour

3+ hours P 3.64 0.36 4.00 per hour (maximum 5 hours)



Hurstville - Woniora Road/Empress Gardens

0-1 hour P 0.91 0.09 1.00 per hour

1-3 hours P 1.82 0.18 2.00 per hour

3+ hours P 7.27 0.73 8.00 Max per day



Waratah Private Hospital - Metered Parking

Monday to Sunday (6am to 10pm)

0 - 3 hour Z Free

3 - 4 hours P 7.00

4 - 5 hours P 12.00

5 - 6 hours P 17.00

6+ hours P 21.00

Lost Ticket P 21.00

Evening Rate (when entering after 6pm and exit before 10pm)

0 - 3 hour Z Free

3 - 4 hours P 3.00

Overnight surcharge - (Carpark closed 10pm - 6am) P 26.00

Payment by Credit Card only

After hours call-out P 100.00

1.4 Replacement card - Permanent Parking Permit P 18.18 1.82 20.00

1.5 Emergency After Hours Boom Gate or Car Park Opening Charges

Moore Reserve, Bald Face Point Reserve, Donnelly Park F 181.82 18.18 200.00 per opening

Commercial Car Parks - Kogarah Town Square, ATO, Woniora P 54.55 5.45 60.00 per opening

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1.6 Privately Operated Recreation Facilities

Parkside Drive Tennis Courts

Councils tennis courts are operated under management agreement.

As part of that agreement, Council may, from time to time,

set the maximum charges applicable for court hire fees

Permanent Hire

Monday - Friday C 18.18 1.82 20.00 per hour per court

Saturday - Sunday C 18.18 1.82 20.00 per hour per court

Casual Hire



Quarry Reserve Tennis Courts

Councils tennis courts are operated under management agreement.

As part of that agreement, Council may, from time to time,

set the maximum charges applicable for court hire fees

Permanent Hire



Casual Hire



Roberts Avenue Mortdale - Tennis Courts

- fees are determined by Contractor - currently Evolution Tennis Pty Ltd

- Competition teams pay full fees whether play is possible or not (e.g.. Inclement weather)

- Permanent bookings pay half normal fees if prevented from playing due to Inclement weather

- Minimum allowable booking - one (1) hour

- For bookings, fees and coaching enquiries phone 0411 841 902 or 0415 835 559

Available to hire:-

Weekdays

Hourly M Applicable

Half day (permanent) M Applicable

Full Day (9.00am - 5.00pm) M Applicable

Ladies competition (10.00am - 3.00pm) M Applicable

Night

5.00pm till 10.30pm (3 hours) M Applicable

7.30pm till 10.30pm (3 hours) M Applicable

Saturday

Hourly M Applicable

Morning (8.00am - 12.00pm) (juniors) M Applicable

Afternoon (1.00pm - 5.00pm) M Applicable

Sunday

Hourly M Applicable

Morning (8.00am - 12.00pm) M Applicable

Afternoon (1.00pm - 5.00pm) M Applicable

Clubhouse

Functions/Parties M Applicable

Up to 3 hours M Applicable

Over 3 hours M Applicable

Clubhouse Security Deposit D

Vanessa Street Beverly Hills - Multi Sport Courts

Non-local schools M 9.09 0.91 10.00 per hour and per court

Day Hire M 31.82 3.18 35.00 per hour and per court

Night Hire M 45.45 4.55 50.00 per hour and per court

Local schools within the LGA Z Free

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1.7 Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre

Aquatics

Adults (swim only) M 7.73 0.77 8.50

Child/ (swim only) (5+ years) M 5.91 0.59 6.50

Concession (swim only) M 5.91 0.59 6.50

Adult (swim/spa/steam) M 10.00 1.00 11.00

Concession (swim/spa/steam) M 7.27 0.73 8.00

Non swimmer M 2.27 0.23 2.50

Family (2 adults / 3 children) M 20.00 2.00 22.00

Vouchers (swim/spa/steam)

Adult (20 visits) M 154.55 15.45 170.00

Adult (20 Visits - Swim Only) M 113.64 11.36 125.00

Concession (20 visits) M 100.00 10.00 110.00

Aquatic Memberships

Aquatic Membership (12months) M 635.45 63.55 699.00

Aquatic Membership 12 months (Fortnightly direct debit) M 26.36 2.64 29.00

Aquatic Membership 6 months M 362.73 36.27 399.00

Aquatic Membership 6 months (Fortnightly direct debit) M 30.91 3.09 34.00

Other

Lane Hire M 22.73 2.27 25.00 per hour

Birthday Parties Hosted M 22.73 2.27 25.00

Swimming Lessons

Parent and Babies M 16.82 1.68 18.50

Pre-school & School age M 16.82 1.68 18.50

Adults M 16.82 1.68 18.50

Squad

Gold (per fortnight) M 54.55 5.45 60.00

Silver (per fortnight) M 54.55 5.45 60.00

Bronze ( per fortnight) M 36.36 3.64 40.00

Junior Development squad (per fortnight) M 45.45 4.55 50.00

Swim Club Entry - Non squad participants M 3.64 0.36 4.00

Swim Club Entry - Squad participants M 3.64 0.36 4.00

Holiday Stroke Clinic (1 Day) M 22.73 2.27 25.00

Holiday Stroke Clinic (5 Days) M 90.91 9.09 100.00

Schools

Services include: School Lane Hire, Independent School Use, M Applicable Fees dependent on number of students,

School Carnival, School Fun Day including Stadium and inflatable, days, etc - please contact Management

Water Sports and Gym / Aerobics

Kids Club

BlueFit Kids Sports Program (fortnightly direct debit) M 20.91 2.09 23.00

BlueFit Kids Sports Program (fortnightly upfront) M 22.73 2.27 25.00

BlueFit Kids Holiday Program 1 Day Pre Booking M 44.55 4.45 49.00

BlueFit Kids Holiday Program 1 Day Walk In M 53.64 5.36 59.00

BlueFit Kids Holiday Program 1 Week Pre Booking M 180.91 18.09 199.00

BlueFit Kids Holiday Program 1 Week Walk In M 226.36 22.64 249.00

BlueFit Kids Holiday Program Aftercare 1 Day M 10.91 1.09 12.00

Health & Fitness Membership

12 months Adult (one-off upfront) M 1,136.36 113.64 1,250.00

12 months Students & Concession (one-off upfront) M 954.55 95.45 1,050.00

6 months Adult (one-off upfront) M 635.45 63.55 699.00

(Fortnightly Direct Debit) - Adult 12 months M 40.00 4.00 44.00

(Fortnightly Direct Debit) - Students & Concession 12 months M 33.64 3.36 37.00

(Fortnightly Direct Debit) - Adult no contract M 44.55 4.45 49.00

(Fortnightly Direct Debit) - Students & Concession no contract M 39.09 3.91 43.00

Joining Fee 12 months M 90.00 9.00 99.00

Joining Fee no contract M 90.00 9.00 99.00

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1.7 Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre - Continued

Casual Fitness

Casual Gym Entry M 18.18 1.82 20.00

Casual Gym (Student/Concession) M 13.64 1.36 15.00

Aqua aerobics M 18.18 1.82 20.00

Aqua aerobics (Student / Concession) M 11.82 1.18 13.00

Casual Adult Group Fitness M 18.18 1.82 20.00

Casual Concession Group Fitness M 11.82 1.18 13.00

Vouchers (Gym & Fitness Class)

Adult (20 visits) M 318.18 31.82 350.00

Student (20 visits) M 240.91 24.09 265.00

Adult (10 visits) M 172.73 17.27 190.00

Student (10 visits) M 131.82 13.18 145.00

Fitness Program (personal training 1 hr. session) M 59.09 5.91 65.00

Fitness Program (personal training 10pack 1 hr. sessions) M 545.45 54.55 600.00

Boot Camp Members M 2.27 0.23 2.50

Boot Camp Non-Members M 18.18 1.82 20.00

Reformer Pilates One Hour Class Members M 8.18 0.82 9.00

Reformer Pilates One Hour Class Non-Members M 17.27 1.73 19.00

Crèche

Non-member (per hour per child) M 7.27 0.73 8.00

Member (per hour per child) M 4.55 0.45 5.00

Member (per month per child) M 27.27 2.73 30.00

Member (per month per family - up to 4 children) M 45.45 4.55 50.00

Stadium

Badminton - per hour (peak) M 25.45 2.55 28.00

Badminton - (off peak) M 20.91 2.09 23.00

Court Hire - per hour M 68.18 6.82 75.00

Casual Entry Adult M 7.27 0.73 8.00

Casual Entry Child M 5.45 0.55 6.00

Soccer (senior) – per team/game M 59.09 5.91 65.00

Soccer Nomination Senior (per team) M 181.82 18.18 200.00

Stadium Hire (as listed below) M Applicable Fees dependent on day and time, Please

Stadium Hire (59 or less) contact Management for tailored charges.

Stadium Hire (60 or more)

Stadium - Event Hire

Stadium - Staff Hire

Stadium - Catering Hire

Consultation Room Hire

General Information

** School charges are costed based on number of students/number

of hours/number of staff required to run activities requested. New

regulations say 1:50 ratio with school children doing unstructured

activities.

1.8 Swimming Pools - Sans Souci & Carss Park

These swimming pools are operated under lease agreement.

As part of these agreements, Council may, from time to time,

set the maximum charges applicable for admission fees.

Adults P 5.91 0.59 6.50 per person

Children/Students P 4.73 0.47 5.20 per person

Pensioners P 4.73 0.47 5.20 per person

Children under 4 years accompanied by an adult P Nil Nil Nil per person

Spectators P 2.09 0.21 2.30 per person

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1.9 Neighbourhood Halls (include Carss Park Lifesaving Hall,

PJ Ferry Reserve Hall, Oatley Community Hall)

Security Bond D 400.00 Exempt 400.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Late Cancellation Fee as per hire agreement

Key Deposit D 50.00 Exempt 50.00 refundable upon return of key

Casual Bookings

Community organisations P 10.91 1.09 12.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

Revenue generating or Business Activities F 31.82 3.18 35.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

Other private activities P 24.55 2.45 27.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

Permanent Bookings




1.10 Community Halls (include St George Bank Community Centre,

Kogarah School of Arts)

Note: Use of Kogarah School of Arts not permitted after

11 pm and use of St George Community Centre not permitted

after 9.30pm




Casual Bookings




Permanent Bookings




1.11 Jubilee Community Centre, Carlton (Jubilee Oval Grandstand)

(includes use of kitchen, furniture, crockery cutlery and glassware for

up to 40 people, and AV equipment in rooms 2 and 3 only)




Hire Fees

Casual Bookings

Meeting Room 1 (small room)

Revenue generating or Business activities F 13.64 1.36 15.00 per hour

Community Organisation P 9.09 0.91 10.00 per hour

Other Private Activity P 9.09 0.91 10.00 per hour

Meeting Room 2 (medium room)




Meeting Room 3 (large room)




Meeting Room 2 & 3 Combined




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1.12 Eco Shed

Maximum people 10-12

Note: Use of Eco Shed for Not for Profit Groups only

Available for hire Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9am to 4pm only


Late Cancellation Fee P Applicable as per hire agreement


Casual Bookings

Not for Profit Community organisations P 10.00 1.00 11.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

1.13 Function and Meeting Centres

Marana Auditorium - Auditorium Seating

Weekdays Monday-Friday M 118.18 11.82 130.00 per hour (minimum 3hrs)

Weekends & public holidays M 181.82 18.18 200.00 per hour (minimum 3hrs)

Commercial Kitchen Hire M 90.91 9.09 100.00 per hour (minimum 3hrs)

Kanyana/Wandarrah Rooms combined

Weekdays Monday-Friday M 50.00 5.00 55.00 per hour

Weekends & public holidays M 54.55 5.45 60.00 per hour

Kanyana Room Only



Wandarrah Room Only



Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre



Civic Theatre



Amaroo 1 Room



Amaroo Office M 13.64 1.36 15.00 per hour

Amaroo Office M 90.91 9.09 100.00 per business day

Amaroo 2 Room



Kingsgrove Community Centre



Mortdale Community Centre



Security Deposits for all entertainment meeting rooms and

function areas

Deposit for Marana Auditorium - 25% of venue hire fee D Exempt GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Deposit for all other meeting rooms and function areas - 15% of venue hire fee D Exempt GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Where the deposit is paid in full for bookings comprising a minimum of 20 hours per week spread across

5 business days for at least 48 weeks per year - receive a 10% discount on the annual charge

Public Holiday surcharge

Flat rate surcharge for venue hire bookings on a Public Holiday M 109.09 10.91 120.00 per 3 hour block or part thereof

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1.14 Function and Meeting Centres - Continued

Additional charges

Breach of terms and conditions M 90.91 9.09 100.00 per breach

Data projector (Marana Auditorium) M 272.73 27.27 300.00 per day

Data laser projector (Civic Theatre) - AV technician required M 100.00 10.00 110.00 per day

Standard data projector (Civic Theatre) M 81.82 8.18 90.00 per day

Data projector (all other venues, placed on a table) M 54.55 5.45 60.00 per day

All other staging and equipment M Applicable At cost

Piano Hire or Removal M 181.82 18.18 200.00

Security guard M 45.45 4.55 50.00 per hour (minimum 4hrs) [+ overtime &

penalty rates, if applicable]

Audio visual technician M 54.55 5.45 60.00 per hour (minimum 4hrs) [+ overtime &

penalty rates, if applicable]

Catering F Applicable At cost

Cleaning in excess of normal cleaning after a function M 90.91 9.09 100.00 per hour (minimum 2hrs)

Staging and Equipment

Flipchart/whiteboard (charge per item) M 13.64 1.36 15.00

TV/VCR M 27.27 2.73 30.00 per day

TV/DVD M 27.27 2.73 30.00 per day

Drapes (1 set, maximum 4 sets) M 45.45 4.55 50.00

Partitions Z Free per item

Lectern Z Free

Projector screen M 27.27 2.73 30.00

Small Portable PA System (subject to availability, including 1x wireless microphone) M 54.55 5.45 60.00

Tablecloths M 4.55 0.45 5.00 (per item, minimum 7 days notice)

Portable urn M 27.27 2.73 30.00 per day

Additional wireless handheld microphone M 68.18 6.82 75.00 per item

Additional wireless headset microphone M 68.18 6.82 75.00 per item

Additional wireless lapel microphone M 68.18 6.82 75.00 per item

Choir microphone M 31.82 3.18 35.00

Choir microphones (set of 3) M 100.00 10.00 110.00

Shotgun microphone M 31.82 3.18 35.00 per item

Video Link from Marana Auditorium to Civic Theatre M 45.45 4.55 50.00

Haze machine M 86.36 8.64 95.00

Wireless Bluetooth laser presenter M 13.64 1.36 15.00

Equipment storage fee M 45.45 4.55 50.00 per day or part thereof

Free use of Hurstville Entertainment Centre facilities for Council-run, charitable events

1.15 Illuminated Street Signs

Erection and use of an illuminated street name sign S.138 Roads Act D As determined by agreement with

1993 Claude Outdoor

1.16 Plans of Management

Plans of Management Regional Park P 34.00 Exempt 34.00 per item

Plans of Management District or Local Park P 22.65 Exempt 22.65 per item

Flora Survey P 25.75 Exempt 25.75 per item

Fauna Survey P 24.70 Exempt 24.70 per item

1.17 Issue of Park Keys to Sporting Bodies - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Initial key issue ("KABA" only) F 31.82 3.18 35.00 per key

Replacement key issue ("KABA" & BILOK) F 118.18 11.82 130.00 per key

Floodlight Key Bond D 250.00 Exempt 250.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

1.18 2016/2017 Summer Season and 2017 Winter Season - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Football field (per season) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Soccer field (per season) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Night Training with Floodlights (per season per field) P 272.73 27.27 300.00

Alterations to Floodlights P 68.18 6.82 75.00

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1.18 2016/2017 Summer Season and 2017 Winter Season - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

- Continued

Hurstville Oval - Soccer/League (per game)

"A" Grade & Under 21’s P 272.73 27.27 300.00

Under 16's to Under 19's P 236.36 23.64 260.00

Under 10’s to Under 15’s P 181.82 18.18 200.00

Under 6’s to Under 9’s P 127.27 12.73 140.00

Cricket field (per season) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Baseball field (per season) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Athletics field (per season) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Floodlighting (per field / night) P 11.36 1.14 12.50

Netball courts (per season): P 104.55 10.45 115.00

Night training only (per season/court) P 77.27 7.73 85.00

Subsequent marking fee (per court) P 68.18 6.82 75.00

Hurstville Oval Velodrome (per season) (Cycling) P 2,090.91 209.09 2,300.00

Touch Football / Oztag (per season) P 500.00 50.00 550.00

Breach of ground and facility use

1st Offence P 227.27 22.73 250.00

2nd Offence P 454.55 45.45 500.00

3rd and subsequent offence P 681.82 68.18 750.00

Schools

Hurstville Oval Sports carnivals P 409.09 40.91 450.00

Plus line marking for athletics P 295.45 29.55 325.00

Plus canteen/ glasshouse P 118.18 11.82 130.00

Plus Cleaning Deposit D 200.00 Exempt 200.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Cleaning deposit (non-commercial events) D 250.00 Exempt 250.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Damage Deposit (Carnivals & Marquees) D 1,000.00 Exempt 1,000.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Private Sport Clinics Training (per sporting season 6 months) P 1,000.00 100.00 1,100.00

Commercial School Holidays Sporting Clinics

Per week P 2,545.45 254.55 2,800.00

Less than 5 days (rate per day) P 545.45 54.55 600.00

School Holiday Sporting Clinics (Sporting clubs and community organisations)

Per week P 454.55 45.45 500.00

Less than 5 days (rate per day) P 127.27 12.73 140.00

1.19 Personal Training - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Personal training (per field / per annum) 2015/16

6-18 persons P 909.09 90.91 1,000.00

3-5 persons P 454.55 45.45 500.00

2 persons or less P 227.27 22.73 250.00

Personal training (per field / per half)

6-18 persons commencing 1 July 2016 and/or 1 Jan 2017 P 545.45 54.55 600.00

3-5 persons commencing 1 July 2016 and/or 1 Jan 2017 P 272.73 27.27 300.00

2 persons or less commencing 1 July 2016 and/or 1 Jan 2017 P 136.36 13.64 150.00

1.20 Casual Charge - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Parkland P 363.64 36.36 400.00 per day

Oatley Park Castle P 290.91 29.09 320.00 per day - weekend

Oatley Park Castle P 90.91 9.09 100.00 per day - mid week

Mortdale Memorial Park (Rotunda Hire for Weddings, Events) P 90.91 9.09 100.00 per day

Wedding Photos P 45.45 4.55 50.00 per hour

Parkland P 54.55 5.45 60.00 per hour

Note: Fees per season are based on one day/one night competition use per week. Additional days/nights competition

per week will incur additional fees. Seasonal fees applicable for six days/six nights competition usage or more per

season. Where Floodlights are used more than one night/week, the applicable fee is multiplied by the nights used per week.

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1.21 Golf Course - Peakhurst

Casual Users

Adults

18 holes M 29.09 2.91 32.00

9 holes M 20.00 2.00 22.00

18 holes weekend M 33.64 3.36 37.00

9 holes weekend M 24.55 2.45 27.00

Evening Rate M 10.91 1.09 12.00

Concession - Pensioner/Student

9 holes M 16.36 1.64 18.00

18 holes M 25.45 2.55 28.00

School block booking – 18 holes (Weekdays only) M 10.91 1.09 12.00

Golf Course Membership M 945.45 94.55 1,040.00

(12 months pre-paid green fees for Hurstville Golf Club. Adult members only)

Golf Course Membership (fortnightly direct debit only)

HGC Adult Member 12 Month M 40.91 4.09 45.00

HGC Concession/Junior Member 12 Month M 36.36 3.64 40.00

Join Free M 44.55 4.45 49.00

Cart Hire (Casual Users & Members)

Electric Carts - Adults M 31.82 3.18 35.00

Concession - Pensioner / Student M 27.27 2.73 30.00

Deposit - Electric Carts D 20.00 Exempt 20.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Cart - Buggy M 4.55 0.45 5.00

Deposit - Buggy D 5.00 Exempt 5.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

HGC Members

Full

18 holes every day M 20.91 2.09 23.00

9 holes M 16.36 1.64 18.00

Pensioner 18 holes/9 holes

Weekdays M 13.64 1.36 15.00

Weekends and holidays M 20.00 2.00 22.00

Junior 18 holes/9 holes

Weekdays M 13.64 1.36 15.00

Weekends and holidays M 14.55 1.45 16.00

The playing of 9 holes on weekends and Public Holidays is generally permitted only after 2.00pm,

and the price for concession/student = weekday rate. Tee-off for 9 hole rounds may be permitted

up until 7.30am where players tee-off from the tenth tee. The evening rate applies when “tee-off”

occurs after 3pm normal time or 5.30pm Daylight savings time. For Members Competition on

Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, an additional fee of $3.00 is imposed by Director Golf Services to

cover prizes. Visitors Fee will be $5.00. Club Membership Fees set by Club, and are payable on a

pro rata basis (quarterly) for new members.

1.22 Oval hire - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Jubilee Oval * / Harold Fraser (Class A)

Amateur

Senior B 1,948.18 194.82 2,143.00 per season

Junior B 1,063.64 106.36 1,170.00 per season

Professional D Set by lease for Jubilee Oval @ Council Discretion

Schools (Within City area) B Nil Nil Nil

Casual rates

Day B 29.09 2.91 32.00 per hour

Night B 85.45 8.55 94.00 per hour

Schools (Outside the Municipality) B Nil Nil Nil

Cancellation Fee C 115.45 11.55 127.00

* Note: There is a cleaning deposit required for Jubilee Oval.

It is a condition of use that cleaning and restoration costs are

payable by the applicant

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1.23 Recreation & Sports Field Hire

Mini Field

- Bell Park Open Space

- Carss Bush Park Soccer Field

- Claydon Reserve Soccer Field

- Donnelly Park Open Space

- Parkside Drive Soccer Field

- Poulton Park Soccer Field

- Renown Reserve Soccer Field

Mini Field - Booking cost (hourly) P 18.18 1.82 20.00 per hour

Mini Field - Booking cost (daily) P 93.64 9.36 103.00 per 8 hour day

Mini Field - Booking cost (monthly) P 245.45 24.55 270.00 per 4 week March pre season + 20 weeks

Mini Field - Booking cost - Local Winter Sports Clubs P 44.55 4.45 49.00 Local Winter Sports Clubs Jan-Feb per day

or part day

Mini Field Cricket Wickets

- Quarry Reserve Cricket Wicket

- Renown Reserve Cricket Wicket

Mini Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (hourly) P 18.18 1.82 20.00 per hour

Mini Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (daily) P 93.64 9.36 103.00 per 8 hour day

Mini Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (monthly) P 245.45 24.55 270.00 per 4 week March pre season + 20 weeks

Mini Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost - Local Winter Sports Clubs P 44.55 4.45 49.00 Local Winter Sports Clubs Jan-Feb per day

or part day

Midi Field

- Quarry Reserve Sports Field

- Parkside Soccer Field

Midi Field - Booking cost (hourly) P 19.09 1.91 21.00 per hour

Midi Field - Booking cost (daily) P 112.73 11.27 124.00 per 8 hour day

Midi Field - Booking cost (monthly) P 881.82 88.18 970.00 per 4 week March pre season + 20 weeks

Midi Field - Booking cost - Local Winter Sports Clubs P 43.64 4.36 48.00 Local Winter Sports Clubs Jan-Feb per day

or part day

Midi Field Cricket Wickets

- Carss Bush Park Cricket Wicket

- Renown Park Cricket Wicket

- Todd Park Cricket Wicket

Midi Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (hourly) P 17.27 1.73 19.00 per hour

Midi Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (daily) P 110.91 11.09 122.00 per 8 hour day

Midi Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost (monthly) P 881.82 88.18 970.00 per 4 week March pre season + 20 weeks

Midi Field Cricket Wicket - Booking cost - Local Winter Sports Clubs P 45.45 4.55 50.00 Local Winter Sports Clubs Jan-Feb per day

or part day

Fullsize Sports Field

- Carss Bush Park Rugby Field

- Carss Bush Park Soccer Field

- Claydon reserve Soccer Field

- Kogarah Park Rugby League

- Parkside Drive (Charles Pirie)

- Poulton Park Soccer No 1

- Poulton Park Soccer No 2

- Renown Reserve Soccer Field

- Renown Reserve Rugby Field

- The Green Soccer Field

- Todd Park Rugby Field

- Todd Park Soccer Field

Fullsize Sports Field - Booking cost (hourly) P 21.82 2.18 24.00 per hour casual use

Fullsize Sports Field - Booking cost (daily) P 136.36 13.64 150.00 per 8 hour day

Fullsize Sports Field - Booking cost (monthly) P 1,090.91 109.09 1,200.00 per 4 week March pre season + 20 weeks

Fullsize Sports Field - Booking cost - Local Winter Sports Clubs P 46.36 4.64 51.00 Local Winter Sports Clubs Jan-Feb per day

1.24 Exemption of Sports Field Fees - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Schools Nil

Charity Events Nil Registered Charities Only

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1.25 Administration Fees for Bookings - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Per Season Booking P 47.27 4.73 52.00 per site

Cleaning Fee (Minimum) P 316.36 31.64 348.00

Other Part Bookings P 22.73 2.27 25.00 per site

Request for Additional Services At cost

Garbage Bins Free

Damage Fee At cost

Damage Deposit P 334.55 33.45 368.00

Removal & Storage of Unsecured Goal Post (Min Fee) P 380.00 38.00 418.00

Seasonal Sportfield Permit Conditions Deposit (Association only) 1,000.00 per season

Breach of Permit Conditions - 1st Offence P 151.82 15.18 167.00

- 2nd Offence P 216.36 21.64 238.00

- Successive P 244.55 24.45 269.00

1.26 Sports Clinic Training - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

<=10 participants P 12.73 1.27 14.00 per hour

<=10 participants P 69.09 6.91 76.00 per day

>10 but < 30 participants P 16.36 1.64 18.00 per hour

>10 but < 30 participants P 94.55 9.45 104.00 per day

> =30 participants P 21.82 2.18 24.00 per hour

> =30 participants P 143.64 14.36 158.00 per day

1.27 Commercial Fitness Groups & Personal Training - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

One on one personal training P 249.09 24.91 274.00 per business/applicant per Park

applied for.

2 to 18 participants

Up to 3 sessions P 430.91 43.09 474.00 per week per Park.

4 to 11 sessions P 600.00 60.00 660.00 per week per Park.

12 or more sessions P 2,876.36 287.64 3,164.00 per week per Park. At Council's

discretion up to a maximum of $3000

per annum.

This would include all trainers if a business has multiple trainers.

Each trainer would be charge separately for the issuing of a

licence ID card.

New Identification card P 24.55 2.45 27.00 per card per trainer

Replacement or damage of ID card P 33.64 3.36 37.00 per card per trainer

1.28 Sports Floodlighting Keys - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

New Keys

No Charge Limit of one set of three keys to registered sports clubs in the Kogarah City who

have a seasonal licence for the use of specific sports venues in Kogarah

Additional keys F 59.09 5.91 65.00

Replacement Park Gate Keys/Locks F 109.09 10.91 120.00

Replacement Park Sports Floodlight Keys F 109.09 10.91 120.00

Replacement Amenity Building Keys F 109.09 10.91 120.00

1.29 Picnic fees - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

All category picnic school use free of charge

Corporate users per day P 603.64 60.36 664.00 per event per 8 hours

Corporate users per hour P 85.45 8.55 94.00 per hour per picnic area

Other users

>100 people but <500 people per day P 136.36 13.64 150.00 per event per 8 hours

>100 people but <500 people per hour P 26.36 2.64 29.00 per hour

<100 people per day P 136.36 13.64 150.00 per event per 8 hours

<100 people per hour P 24.55 2.45 27.00 per event per 8 hours

Registered charity per day Council's discretion P 68.18 6.82 75.00 per event per 8 hours

Registered charity per hour Council's discretion P 14.55 1.45 16.00 per hour of at Council's discretion

Note: Cleaning Deposit for Picnics - It is a condition of use that cleaning and restoration costs are payable by the

applicant at cost.

Cancellation Fee P 30.00 3.00 33.00 If less than 2 days notice given prior to event

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1.30 Wedding and Other Photographs

Booking fee (wedding) P 50.00 Exempt 50.00 per hour

Booking fee for all other photo sessions than weddings P 68.00 Exempt 68.00 per hour

Public Liability P 26.00 Exempt 26.00

Cancellation Fee P 16.36 1.64 18.00

Note: Cleaning Deposit for Photographs. A condition of

use that cleaning and restoration costs are payable by the

applicant.

1.31 Wedding Ceremonies

Booking fee P 123.64 12.36 136.00

Cleaning Deposit For Weddings / Public Liability 2010-2011 P 22.73 2.27 25.00


Note: Cleaning Deposit for Weddings. A condition of use

that cleaning and restoration costs are payable by the

applicant.

1.32 Wedding Reception / Function

Application P 125.45 12.55 138.00

Rental/Use of Space>100 but<500 attendees P 1,200.00 120.00 1,320.00

Rental/Use of Space>100 attendees P 500.00 50.00 550.00

Public Liability P 23.64 2.36 26.00

Cleaning Deposit D 238.00 Exempt 238.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited




applicant.

1.33 Kogarah Town Centre Civic Forecourt Area

Charity Event fees at Councillors discretion

Charity Event P 518.18 51.82 570.00

School P 64.55 6.45 71.00 Per hour

Free Public Event P 510.91 51.09 562.00 Per day

Commercial Event/Promotion P 85.45 8.55 94.00 Per evening or night after 5pm/hour

Private Event P 54.55 5.45 60.00 Per hour

P 472.73 47.27 520.00 Per day

P 69.09 6.91 76.00 Per evening or night after 5pm/hour

Application Fee P 54.55 5.45 60.00

Public Risk Liability P 23.64 2.36 26.00

Cleaning Deposit D 700.00 Exempt 700.00

Additional Garbage Bins Z Free

Requested Council Services eg. Barricades etc. F At Cost

1.34 Commercial Filming on Council Property


Application Fee F 210.00 Exempt 210.00

Bond D 500.00 Exempt 500.00

Daily Rental Fee (Note - Major Projects) R 750.00 Exempt 750.00

Daily Rental Fee (Note - Minor Projects) R 100.00 Exempt 100.00

1.35 Other Events

Application P 124.55 12.45 137.00

Rental/Use of Space M 1,181.82 118.18 1,300.00 maximum fee payable per event per day


Cleaning Deposit D 238.00 Exempt 238.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited



applicant.

1.36 Street Stalls (Not Recreation and Urban Landscapes) - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Charity Registered Z - - -

Private Profit M 28.00 Exempt 28.00 per half day

Busking P 15.00 Exempt 15.00 or at Council's discretion

Public Liability P 24.55 2.45 27.00

Note: Cleaning Deposit for Photographs. A condition of use that cleaning and restoration costs are payable by the applicant.

Cancellation Fee P 22.73 2.27 25.00 If less than 2 days notice given prior to event

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1.37 Use of Public Spaces - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Street Stall Fee M 56.36 5.64 62.00 per day

Conditions

- Organisations can apply for a maximum of 12 occasions in a

Calendar year but not more than one occasion per month.

- Not for Profit organisations can apply for a 50% reduction in the fee.

- Not for Profit Organisations seeking a 100% reduction in fees require

Council approval

- Commercial organisations that conduct Street Stall activities on behalf

of not for profit organisations are not eligible for a 50% reduction on the

Street Stall fee.

Commercial Activities on designated Council footways, public plazas, or squares

Per hour (minimum two hours) M 54.55 5.45 60.00

Per day M 363.64 36.36 400.00

Independent Festivals or Events

Bond D 850.00 Exempt 850.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Daily Rental Fee M 417.27 41.73 459.00

Toilet Cleaning Fee M 323.64 32.36 356.00

Electricity and Water Fee M 122.73 12.27 135.00

Waste Removal M Applicable Fee on application

Note:

- Additional charges will apply for any Street Stall activities that require temporary food inspections,

access to water, electricity, Council waste services or road closures.

- Street Stalls or events in Councils Parks and Reserves or stalls associated with Council festivals

and events (such as Australia Day and Lunar New Year) are considered separately to this policy.

1.38 Access to private property via public reserve

Administration fee P 37.27 3.73 41.00

Damage Deposit - minimum D 450.00 Exempt 450.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

1.39 Advertising

Any flagpole/Banner Poles - Users From Kogarah City M 8.00 Exempt 8.00 per day or at Council's discretion

Non Corporate users from outside the City of Kogarah Z - Exempt -

Flagpole/Banner Pole Todd Par (Princes Hwy) M 11.00 Exempt 11.00 per day or at Council's discretion

Banner Pole (Cox Reserve Carwar Ave/Princes Hwy) M 11.00 Exempt 11.00 per day or at Council's discretion

Banner Pole (Claydon Reserve) M 11.00 Exempt 11.00 per day or at Council's discretion

Banner Pole (Arrowsmith Reserve) M 11.00 Exempt 11.00 per day or at Council's discretion

Corporate Users M 15.00 Exempt 15.00 per day or at Council's discretion

1.40 Other Uses

Application M 122.73 12.27 135.00 per day

Rental/Use of Space M 590.91 59.09 650.00 Maximum Fee per Event

Public Liability M 24.55 2.45 27.00



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1.41 Tree Management Inspection Fee

Application fee 1-3 trees P 63.00 Exempt 63.00 per application

Application fee 4-6 trees P 74.00 Exempt 74.00 per application

Application fee >6 trees P 178.00 Exempt 178.00 per application

Note 1.

Legal status maybe required to determine legality of this Bond

Tree Preservation and Protection Bond

Minimum fee per tree , 5 metres in height D 270.00 Exempt 270.00 per Application - GST applicable only if

Bond is forfeited

Minimum fee per tree > 5 metres in height D 615.00 Exempt 615.00 Per Application - GST applicable only if

Bond is forfeited

1.42 Beverley Park Water Reclamation

Price M 1.26 GST-free 1.26 per kilo

Fixed Annual Charge M GST-free as per separate aggrement with customer

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1.43 Commercial Activity use of recreation Facilities

< 20 persons M 59.09 5.91 65.00 per hour

>20 persons and < 50 persons M 86.36 8.64 95.00 per hour

> 50 persons M 113.64 11.36 125.00 per hour

1.44 Property Information

Access fee to property information F 11.00 Exempt 11.00 per sheet #

Deposited Plans F 23.00 Exempt 23.00 per sheet #

Strata Plans F 23.00 Exempt 23.00 per sheet #

Certificate titles F 23.00 Exempt 23.00 per sheet #

Property Water Board Sewer Diagrams F 42.00 Exempt 42.00 per sheet #

1.45 Map Production

Aerial Photography F 80.00 Exempt 80.00 plus fee for Electronic Media Output and/or

Map & Plan Copying size.

Custom Maps F 125.00 Exempt 125.00 plus fee for Electronic Media Output and/or

Map & Plan Copying size.

Council Plans

Requests for information on maps that do not already exist will need to be prepared to your specification

by council staff. These requests will be charged based on the time required to prepare and will include

one digital copy on your choice of CD/DVD or email.

First Hour (minimum 1 Hour) F 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Per 30 Minutes or part thereof after first hour F 25.00 Exempt 25.00

1.46 Electronic Media Output

CD ROM or Digital Image F 20.00 Exempt 20.00

1.47 Map & Plan Copying

A0 size sheet F 20.00 Exempt 20.00 per sheet #





Digital copy by email (email may not be possible for very large maps due to email system size limits) 6.00

1.48 Community Group - Directional Sign

Community based, non-profit and religious groups) F 181.82 18.18 200.00 per sign

1.49 Parking Permit

Resident Parking Permit P 10.00 Exempt 10.00 per year

Visitor Parking Permit P 10.00 Exempt 10.00 per year

Replacement P 20.00 Exempt 20.00

1.50 Work Zone / Construction Zone

Application Fee P 165.00 Exempt 165.00

Fee per metre per week P 16.00 Exempt 16.00

Minimum fee 2 weeks P 190.00 Exempt 190.00

1.51 Swing or Hoist Over Public Footway/Road

Fee per application under Section 68E1 per day P 240.00 Exempt 240.00

1.52 Temporary Road Closure


Road Closure Fee P 200.00 Exempt 200.00 per day

1.53 Occupancy of Road Related Area


Road occupancy fee P 8.00 Exempt 8.00 per m2 per day

1.54 Engineering DA Inspection Fee P 110.00 Exempt 110.00

Single dwellings

Assessment of designs submitted by developers for vehicular P 121.00 Exempt 121.00

crossing and infrastructure upgrade works.

Multi Unit Developments P 205.00 Exempt 205.00

Assessment of designs submitted by developers for vehicular crossing upgrade works.

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1.54 Engineering DA Inspection Fee - Continued

Commercial/Industrial P 315.00 Exempt 315.00

Assessment of designs submitted by developers for vehicular crossing upgrade works.

1.55 Miscellaneous Services

Activities not covered by the above fee schedule will be taken on a fee for service basis per hour, per officer

plus other costs incurred in providing the services e.g. drainage applications under s.68 of the Local

Government Act and/or s.138 of the Roads Act, inspections related to the implementation of drainage

and other inspections relating to civil infrastructure approvals under EPA Act (as part of the Conditions

of Consent), s.68 of the Local Government Act and/or s.138 of the Roads Act.

First Hour P 148.18 14.82 163.00

Per hour or part thereof after First Hour P 148.18 14.82 163.00

1.56 Deposits for damage during construction

Damage deposit with DA or Complying Development EP&A Regulation

With or without construction of driveway 2000 D 1,900.00 GST Free 1,900.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

(includes DA's for demolition) Clause 136L

Damage deposit for driveway without DA D 780.00 GST Free 780.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Minor Building Work to the value of $25,000. D 550.00 GST Free 550.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Dual occupancy and domestic building work including dual D 1,500.00 GST Free 1,500.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

occupancy - value in excess of $20,500 to $2,000,000.

All industrial and commercial building work - value in excess of D 3,750.00 GST Free 3,750.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

$20,000 to $2,000,000.

Security against access damage to Council parks or reserves. D 2,200.00 GST Free 2,200.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Security against compliance with tree preservation requirements/conditions. D 2,200.00 GST Free 2,200.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

1.57 Driveway Approvals

Council Designed (includes one inspection)

Upgrade Existing Driveway or New Single Driveway (without DA) P 331.82 33.18 365.00

Driveway as part of Single Residential Dwelling DA or Complying Development P 468.18 46.82 515.00

Driveway as part of medium density / commercial DA (includes units, villas P 681.82 68.18 750.00 per street frontage or 5% of restoration

townhouses & dual occupancies, commercial / industrial buildings) works whichever is greater

Part driveway/footpath modification with sketch only (excludes level issue) P 163.64 16.36 180.00

Additional Inspections P 100.00 10.00 110.00

Footpath Alignment and Vehicle Crossing Levels

Ordinary dwellings/crossing P 210.00 Exempt 210.00

Home Units, Villas and Dual Occupancies: P 350.00 Exempt 350.00

Footpath and crossing alignment levels

plus per additional crossing P 200.00 Exempt 200.00

Commercial/Industrial Development P 540.00 Exempt 540.00

^ Minimum fee - fee payable will reflect actual design costs incurred by Council

1.58 Skip Bin Fees

Skip Bins on Public Land P 81.82 8.18 90.00 per bin per week

Clothing Bins on Public Land P 272.73 27.27 300.00 per year

1.59 Fees Associated to Issue of Heavy Vehicles Permit

Issue of permit for Class 1 & 3 vehicles using local roads P 70.00 Exempt 70.00

1.60 Restoration Charges

Rates are applied in conjunction with "General Information" on following page

Charges are per square metre with a minimum charge of one (1) square metre

Application Fee F 82.73 8.27 91.00 Non-refundable applies to each application

Administration Fee F Applicable 21% of cost of works as determined by

Council

Road Opening Charges for Restorations for Quantities Under 10 sq.m

Roads

Asphalt infill in front of new layback or kerb and gutter (per m) F 92.73 9.27 102.00

Asphaltic concrete with flexible pavement (per sq.m) F 240.00 24.00 264.00

Cement concrete (per sq.m.) F 410.00 41.00 451.00

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1.60 Restoration Charges - Continued

Road Opening Charges for Restorations for Quantities Under 10 sq.m - Continued

Footpaths

Concrete per sq.m. (Minimum charge 1 sq. m) F 198.18 19.82 218.00

Brick or block pavers (per sq.m) F 267.27 26.73 294.00

Asphaltic concrete on flexible pavement (per sq.m) F 200.00 20.00 220.00

Formed or grass area (per sq.m) F 80.00 8.00 88.00

Concrete residential driveways (130mm reinforced) (per sq.m) F 216.36 21.64 238.00

Concrete industrial driveways (150mm reinforced) (per sq.m) F 223.64 22.36 246.00

Kerb & Gutter

Concrete kerb and gutter (per m.) F 272.73 27.27 300.00

Layback and gutter (per m.) F 272.73 27.27 300.00

Saw cutting (per m.) F 18.18 1.82 20.00

Additional Items

Concrete kerb ramp (each) F 1,454.55 145.45 1,600.00

Traffic control F 1,545.45 154.55 1,700.00

Night work F Applicable Cost + Admin

Stormwater outlet reconnection 90 mm. dia. (per metre) F 181.82 18.18 200.00

Road Opening Charges for Reinstatement for Quantities over 10m2 or 10 lin. m

Roads

Asphaltic concrete with flexible pavement (11-50 sq.m) F 172.73 17.27 190.00

Asphaltic concrete with flexible pavement (51+ sq.m) F 162.73 16.27 179.00

Cement concrete (11-50 sq.m.) F 256.36 25.64 282.00

Cement concrete (51+ sq.m.) F 220.91 22.09 243.00

Footpaths

Concrete per sq.m. (11-50 sq. m) F 141.82 14.18 156.00

Concrete per sq.m. (51+ sq. m) F 118.18 11.82 130.00

Brick or block pavers (11-50 sq.m) F 239.09 23.91 263.00

Brick or block pavers (51+ sq.m) F 211.82 21.18 233.00

Asphaltic concrete on flexible pavement (11-50 sq.m) F 180.00 18.00 198.00

Asphaltic concrete on flexible pavement (51+ sq.m) F 112.73 11.27 124.00

Formed or grass area (11-50 sq.m) F 60.00 6.00 66.00

Formed or grass area (51+ sq.m) F 50.00 5.00 55.00

Concrete residential driveways (130mm reinforced) (11-50 sq.m) F 170.91 17.09 188.00

Concrete residential driveways (130mm reinforced) (51+ sq.m) F 139.09 13.91 153.00

Concrete industrial driveways (150mm reinforced) (11-50 sq.m) F 189.09 18.91 208.00

Concrete industrial driveways (150mm reinforced) (51+ sq.m) F 167.27 16.73 184.00

Kerb & Gutter

Concrete kerb and gutter (11-50 m.) F 222.73 22.27 245.00

Concrete kerb and gutter (51+ m.) F 198.18 19.82 218.00

Layback and gutter (11-50 m.) F 222.73 22.27 245.00

Layback and gutter (51+ m.) F 198.18 19.82 218.00

Public Utility Works - above fees GST Exempt (as per ATO Ruling)

General Information

1. Road Opening Permit application fee is non-refundable and must be charged per application.

2. Administration Fee is calculated to cover the Council cost of the Restorations Officer at 16% and 5% sinking funds.

3. Footpath to be restored at full slab width. Driveway from joint to joint.

4. Minimum area is 1m2 for jobs less than 1m2 per item. Minimum 1m for kerb and gutter.

5. Asphalt restorations shall be minimum 1.5m or full lane width. The extent to be determined by Council.

6. If road opening is within 1.0m of the lip of a gutter or where no kerb exist, the edge of bitumen, the restoration is to

extend to the lip of gutter or edge of bitumen.

7. Where any part of the road opening is within 1.0m of an existing road restoration, the new restoration is to

extend to the far side of the existing restoration.

8. The minimum width for paver restoration will be determined by Council.

9. Damaged/missing pavers will be replaced and charged at cost plus administration fee.

10. Where the type of work is not covered in the schedule, the cost will be subject to cost plus administration fees.

The extent to be determined by Council.

11. All permanent reinstatement to be carried out by George River Council unless approved by Council

12. All restorations for public utility works to be charged at Cost plus 21% Admin - GST exempt

1.61 Traffic Information

AADT - Mid block count - Hourly count P 27.27 2.73 30.00

AADT - Mid block daily volume - weekly count P 54.55 5.45 60.00

Speed count at mid block P 36.36 3.64 40.00

Peak hours turning volumes - cost per intersection P 68.18 6.82 75.00

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1.62 Street Tree Removal

Replacement Tree Fee P 163.64 16.36 180.00

Administration Fee P 136.36 13.64 150.00

1.63 Engineering Supervision

Activity Fee

Fee for miscellaneous applications which need consideration by Engineering Services P 163.00 Exempt 163.00 per application per hour

1.64 Activity Application under s.68 of the Local Government Act P 330.00 Exempt 330.00 per application per hour

and/or s.138 of the Roads Act (Stormwater)

1.65 Installation of Traffic and Directional Signage

Installation of traffic and directional signage for private developments F Exempt Cost of works

Administration Fee F Exempt 21% of cost of works as determined by Council

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2.1 Long Service Leave Levy P Exempt By Calculation

This payment provides for Long Service Leave for workers in the

building industry. The levy is raised by the State Government on

For details see Long Service Payments Corporation on 13 14 41 or

of the estimated cost of the project. For details see Long Service

Payments Corporation on 13 14 41 or website www.lspc.nsw.gov.au

2.2 Planning Proposals

Review and provision of written advice on a preliminary Planning Proposal F 163.00 Exempt 163.00 per hour or part thereof

Planning Proposal - Stage 1

(includes Assessment, Gateway Determination & Public Exhibition)

Planning Proposal - Minor F 7,500.00 Exempt 7,500.00

Planning Proposal - Major F 20,000.00 Exempt 20,000.00

Planning Proposal - Stage 2

(includes post-exhibition assessment and submission to the Department of Planning & Environment)

Planning Proposal - Minor F 7,500.00 Exempt 7,500.00

Planning Proposal - Major F 15,000.00 Exempt 15,000.00

(In addition to the above fees, the following fees are payable upon the issue by the Department

of Planning & Environment of the Gateway Determination and prior to the exhibition of the

Planning Proposal)

Advertising F 2,500.00 Exempt 2,500.00 per advertisement (as required by Council

and/or the Gateway Determination)

Notification F 3.00 Exempt 3.00 per property required to be notified (as

(note if re-exhibition of the planning proposal is required, then determined by Council)

an additional notification fee will be charged consistent with the above)

Referral to St George Design Review Panel - Planning Proposals

Design Review Panel Administration Fee F 105.00 Exempt 105.00

Referrel of Planning Proposal to Design Review Panel F 2,250.00 Exempt 2,250.00

Subsequent referrels to Design Review Panel F Exempt 50% of original fee

Preparation of additional studies as required by Council or the Department

of Public Hearing F Exempt Full cost recovery

Holding Public Hearing (e.g. reclassification of land) and F Exempt Full cost recovery

assessment of hearing report

Company search (including administration fee) F Exempt 20.00

Title search (including administration fee) F Exempt 15.00

2.3 Development Control Plan Preparation

DCP Preparation or Amendment - Stage 1 F 5,500.00 Exempt 5,500.00

(includes Assessment, council report & Public Exhibition)

DCP Preparation or Amendment - Stage 2

(Post Exhibition Assessment, council report & Finalisation) F 5,500.00 Exempt 5,500.00

Referral to St.George Design Review Panel - DCP Amendment F 2,250.00 Exempt 2,250.00

-Notification fee F 3.00 Exempt 3.00 per property notified

-Advertising Fee F 2,500.00 Exempt 2,500.00 per advertisement

(note if re-exhibition of the planning proposal is required, then

an additional notification fee will be charged consistent with the above)

Preparation of additional studies as required by Council F Exempt Full cost recovery

Note: Council may waiver fees for minor changes or corrections to DCPs.

2.4 Planning Agreements

Preliminary Assessment F 550.00 Exempt 550.00

Planning Agreement Assessment - Legal advice, research, F Exempt Full cost recovery

negotiation and preparation costs

2.5 Section 94 Contributions (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Please refer to the "Hurstville Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2012" for information on contribution rates.

Council's website (http://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au) contains the current quarter indexed contribution rates.

Section 94 Contributions (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Please refer to the relevant Section 94 Development Contributions Plan for information on contribution rates.

Council's website (http://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au) contains the current quarter indexed contribution rates.

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2.6 Section 94A Development Contribution (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

All DA and applications for Complying Development Certificates Environmental

Total costs amount < $100,001 Planning & F Nil

Total costs amount between $100,001 - $200,000 Assessment F 0.5% total cost of works

Total costs amount > $200,000 Regulations 2000 F 1.0% total cost of works

2.7 Strategic, Planning and Development Advice

General strategic planning written advice requiring research F 163.00 Exempt 163.00 per hour or part thereof

and/or site inspection

2.8 Council's Development Control Plans, Studies & S94 Plans

Kogarah LEP & DCP

Kogarah LEP (2012) Environmental F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Kogarah LEP 2012 Map (per A3 file in colour) Planning & F 20.00 Exempt 20.00 each

Kogarah Development Control Plan 2013 - Disc Clause 25AC F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Hurstville LEP & DCP

Hardcopy of LEP document F 30.00 Exempt 30.00

LEP Zoning Map - (size A3 Tile in colour, per tile) F 20.00 Exempt 20.00

Hurstville DCP - Hardcopy of DCP 1 or 2 - commercial rate F 105.00 Exempt 105.00

Hurstville DCP Hardcopy of DCP 1 or 2 - discounts for students/pensioners F 74.00 Exempt 74.00

Hardcopy of DCP - commercial rate F 35.00 Exempt 35.00

Hardcopy of DCP - discounts for students/pensioners F 24.00 Exempt 24.00

Kogarah Section 94 Plans

Section 94 Contribution Plans (not otherwise named) Clause 29,38 F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Section 94 Contribution Plan Kogarah Town Centre Clause 38 F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Section 94A Development Contributions Plan Clause 38 F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Hurstville Section 94 Plans

Hurstville Hardcopy of Repealed S94 Contributions Plans- per plan F 26.00 Exempt 26.00 each

Hurstville Hardcopy of Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2012 F 55.00 Exempt 55.00 each

Other Documents

Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy F 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Strategic Planning Reports/Documents Clause 38,25 F 40.00 Exempt 40.00 each

Certified documents Section 150(2) F 40.00 Exempt 40.00 each

Local Environmental Studies Clause 260 F 40.00 Exempt 40.00 each

Hardcopy of Hurstville City Centre Master Plan 2004 F 115.00 Exempt 115.00

Hardcopy of Hurstville Public Domain Plan F 115.00 Exempt 115.00

Hurstville Community Based Heritage Study Review 2013 (Two Volumes) F 105.00 Exempt 105.00

CD-ROM of above Plans F 15.00 Exempt 15.00 per plan

2.9 149 Planning Certificate EPA Regulation

Copy of previously provided s 149 Certificate 2000 30.00 Exempt 30.00

Section 149 (2) (includes postage) Clause 259 A 53.00 Exempt 53.00

Section 149 (2) & (5) (includes postage) A 133.00 Exempt 133.00

Section 149 Urgency Fee (including fax fee) A 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Section 149 fax fee 22.00 Exempt 22.00

2.10 Streetscape (Town Centres, Residential)

Outdoor Advertising

Application Environment. A 215.00 Exempt 215.00 plus $70 for each advertisement in

Planning and excess of one, or the fee calculated

Amendment in accordance with the table to

Regulation clause 93 (DA Fees)

Div 1 Clause 93(2)

2.11 Complying Development Certificates

Former Kogarah City Council LGA

Pre CDC Assessment/Review M 454.55 45.45 500.00 Fee to be credited to CDC Application or

Demolition M 227.27 22.73 250.00 Construction Certificate

Fences/Retaining Walls/Works ,$15,000 M 363.64 36.36 400.00

Swimming Pools/Outbuildings/ Alterations & Additions <$100,000 M 727.27 72.73 800.00

Alterations & Additions $100,000 - 250,000 M 1,090.91 109.09 1,200.00

New Dwelling/Alts & Adds ≥ $250,000 M 1,636.36 163.64 1,800.00

Secondary Dwellings M 909.09 90.91 1,000.00

Note: The above fee does not include inspections, or neighbour notification

which are subject to a separate PCA or N/N fees as listed

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2.11 Complying Development Certificates - Continued

Former Kogarah City Council LGA

Complying Development Certificate / PCA Fees - Classes 2-9

Buildings (for complying development certificate only - 60% of applicable fee) *

Change of Use/Fit Out M 454.55 45.45 500.00

Up to $50,000 M 681.82 68.18 750.00

$50,001 - $100,000 M 681.82 68.18 750.00 Plus 2% for each $1 greater than $50k

$100,001 - $500,000 M 1,818.18 181.82 2,000.00 Plus 0.50% for each $1 greater than $100k

$500,001-$1,000,000 M 3,409.09 340.91 3,750.00 Plus 0.30% for each $1 greater than $500k

$1,000,001 - $5,000,000 M 4,772.73 477.27 5,250.00 Plus 0.15% for each $1 greater than $1mil

$5,000,001 and above M 10,227.27 1,022.73 11,250.00 Plus 0.07% for each $1 greater than $5mil

Includes all inspections and certificates as required $5,000,000

(excluding building certificates under section 149D)

* Represents a maximum fee, with the Director of Planning & Environmental Services or his delegate

having the authority to adjust these fees based on the proposed wrks and actual number of inspection reqd.

2.12 Complying Development Certificates EPA Regulation

Former Hurstville City Council LGA 2000

Registration Fee: Part 4A Certificate, Complying Development Certificate, Clause 263 F 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Occupation Certificate (issued by Private Accredited Certifiers)

Registration of interim & final Occupation Certificates issued by Private PCA'S F 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Complying Development Certificates

Up to $5,000 M 227.27 22.73 250.00

$5,001 - $25,000 M 227.27 22.73 250.00 Plus 1% for each $1 greater than $5k

$25,001 - $50,000 M 454.55 45.45 500.00 Plus 0.70% for each $1 greater than $25k

$50,001-$75,000 M 613.64 61.36 675.00 Plus 0.58% for each $1 greater than $50k




$500,001 - $1,000,000 M 1,721.59 172.16 1,893.75 Plus 0.15% for each $1 greater than $500k



$10,000,001 and above M 6,494.32 649.43 7,143.75 Plus 0.01% for each $1 greater than $10mil

Neighbour Notification - Complying Development M 52.73 5.27 58.00

2.13 Development Application involving a change of use

Change of Use & other development, EPA Regulations L 285.00 Exempt 285.00

not involving the erection of a building, 2000 Clause 250

carrying out of work or subdivision

of land

2.14 Copies of plans & administration fee

A4 F 5.50 Exempt 5.50

A3 F 11.00 Exempt 11.00

A1 or bigger F 27.50 Exempt 27.50

2.15 Fire Safety Certificates & Inspections

Registration Fees: Fire Safety Certificates Cl177 & Cl180 P 85.00 Exempt 85.00

Provision of final fire safety report EP&A Regulation

Initial inspection taking under two hours P 340.00 Exempt 340.00

Re-inspection taking under two hours P 340.00 Exempt 340.00

Per hour or part thereof after first two hours P 170.00 Exempt 170.00

2.16 Construction Certificate Fees - Classes 1 and 10 (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

(lodged with a development application)

Small Works < $15000 M 227.27 22.73 250.00

Swimming pools / outbuildings/Alterations and additions (<$100,000) M 454.55 45.45 500.00

Additions and or Alterations ($100,000-$250,000) M 636.36 63.64 700.00

Secondary Dwellings M 636.36 63.64 700.00

New Dwelling / Major Additions & Alterations (>$250,000) M 1,090.91 109.09 1,200.00

Dual occupancy M 1,363.64 136.36 1,500.00

Villa's / Townhouses* M 1,636.36 163.64 1,800.00 Plus $110 per dwelling/unit

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2.16 Construction Certificate Fees - Classes 1 and 10 (Former Kogarah City Council LGA) - Continued

(not lodged with a development application)

Small Works < $15000 M 272.73 27.27 300.00

Swimming pools / outbuildings/Alterations and additions ($100,000) M 545.45 54.55 600.00


Additions and or Alterations ($100,000-$250,000) M 727.27 72.73 800.00


Dual occupancy M 1,636.36 163.64 1,800.00

Villa's / Townhouses* M 1,363.64 136.36 1,500.00 Plus $150 per dwelling/unit

2.17 Construction Certificate Fees (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Up to $5,000 M 227.27 22.73 250.00











20% Discount on Construction Certificate fee when lodged together with Development

Application - fee calculated using table above then 20% discount applied

2.18 Amended Construction or Complying Development Certificates

Amended Construction or Complying Development Certificates M Applicable 50% of original fee

Amended Construction or Complying Development Certificates M 500.00 50.00 550.00

(Minor Works) where 1/2 of original CC or CDC fee is in excess

of $550

2.19 PCA Fees - Classes 1 and 10 Buildings (CC or CDC)* - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Ancillary Structures/works M 136.36 13.64 150.00 per inspection

Swimming pools / outbuildings/ancillary structures M 409.09 40.91 450.00

Minor additions / alterations (<100,000) M 545.45 54.55 600.00


Alterations / Additions $100,000 - $250,000 M 818.18 81.82 900.00


Dual occupancy M 1,636.36 163.64 1,800.00

Villa's* M 409.09 40.91 450.00 per dwelling

Townhouses* M 545.45 54.55 600.00 per dwelling

Additional Inspections M 136.36 13.64 150.00 per inspection

Includes all inspections and certificates as required (excluding

building certificates under section 149D)

* Represents a maximum fee, with the Director of Planning &

Environemntal Services or his delegate having the authority to adjust

these fees based on the proposed works and actual number of

inspections required.

2.20 Construction Certificate / PCA Fees - Classes 2-9 Buildings - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

(for construction certificate only - 60% of applicable fee)*

Up to $50,000 M 681.82 68.18 750.00

$50,001-$100,000 M 681.82 68.18 750.00 Plus 2% for each $1 greater than $50k

$100,001-$500,000 M 1,590.91 159.09 1,750.00 Plus 0.50% for each $1 greater than $100k

$500,001-$1,000,000 M 3,409.09 340.91 3,750.00 Plus 0.30% for each $1 greater than $500k

$1,000,001-$5,000,000 M 4,772.73 477.27 5,250.00 Plus 0.15% for each $1 greater than $1mil

$5,000,001 and above M 10,227.27 1,022.73 11,250.00 Plus 0.07% for each $1 greater than $5mil

Includes all inspections and certificates as required

(excluding building certificates under section 149D)

* Represents a maximum fee, with the Director of Planning &

Environemntal Services or his delegate having the authority to adjust

these fees based on the proposed works and actual number of

inspections required.

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2.21 Principal Certifying Authority Service Fee - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Principal Certifying Authority Service Fee (Including Critical Stage Inspections and Final Occupation Certificate)

Up to $5,000 M 227.27 22.73 250.00











The Manager of Building Assessment, subject to approval of the

Director of Planning and Development, has the authority to adjust

the fee applicable based on assessment of the extent of proposed

works and justification of the number of inspections.

2.22 Development Application Fees for the Erection

or Demolition of a Building or Advertising Sign

(carrying out of work)

Estimated cost of works

Up to $5,000 EPA Regulations L 110.00 Exempt 110.00

$5,001 - $50,000 2000 Clause 246(1) L 170.00 Exempt 170.00 plus an additional $3.00 for each $1,000

(or part thereof) of the estimated cost

$50,001 - $250,000 L 352.00 Exempt 352.00 plus an additional $3.64 for each $1,000

(or part thereof) by which the estimated

cost exceeds $50,000.

$250,001 - $500,000 L 1,160.00 Exempt 1,160.00 plus an additional $2.34 for each $1,000



$500,001 - $1,000,000 L 1,745.00 Exempt 1,745.00 plus an additional $1.64 for each $1,000 (or part



$1,000,001 - $10,000,000 L 2,615.00 Exempt 2,615.00 plus an additional $1.44 for each $1,000


cost exceeds $1,000,000.

More than $10,000,000 L 15,875.00 Exempt 15,875.00 plus an additional $1.19 for each $1,000



Development involving the erection of EPA Regulations

dwelling house with construction costs 2000 Clause 247

< $100,000 L 455.00 Exempt 455.00

2.23 Archiving Fees F 90.00 Exempt 90.00

2.24 Development involving the subdivision of land EPA Regulations

Subdivision of land (involving new road) 2000 Clause 249 L 655.00 Exempt 655.00 plus $65.00 per additional lot

Subdivision of land (not involving new road) L 330.00 Exempt 330.00 plus $53.00 per additional lot

Strata subdivision L 330.00 Exempt 330.00 plus $65.00 per additional lot

Boundary Adjustment F 300.00 Exempt 300.00 If two or more fees apply the sum of the

fees is the fee payable

2.25 Referral fee

Fee for referral to approval body EPA Regulations L 320.00 Exempt 320.00

(eg. RTA, Fisheries) 2000 Clause 252A

Fee for Council to refer L 140.00 Exempt 140.00

Fee for Council to refer Sydney Airport Corporation L 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Fee for referral to Waterways L 187.00 Exempt 187.00

Fee for Council to refer L 100.00 Exempt 100.00

2.26 Building, Entertainment Venue and Miscellaneous

Inspection fees (where not critical stage inspections

under a PCA Service Agreement or subject to other

statutory fee scales)

First hour M 154.55 15.45 170.00

per hour or part thereof after First Hour M 154.55 15.45 170.00

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2.27 Modification of Development Consent

a) Section 96(1) minor error, EPA Regulations

wrong description or miscalculation 2000 Clause 258 L 71.00 Exempt 71.00

b) Section 96(1A) or Section 96 AA minimal environmental

impact L 645.00 Exempt 645.00 $645 or 50% of the original DA fee whichever is less

c) Section 96(2) or Section 96 AA other modifications

Up to $5,000 L 55.00 Exempt 55.00






$500,001 - $1,000,000 L 712.00 Exempt 712.00 plus an additional $0.50 for each $1,000



$1,000,001 - $10,000,000 L 987.00 Exempt 987.00 plus an additional $0.40 for each $1,000



More than $10,000,000 L 4,737.00 Exempt 4,737.00 plus an additional $0.27 for each $1,000



Application does not involve construction of a building, carrying L 285.00 50% of original fee

out of work or demolition

Application involves a dwelling house with estimated cost L 455.00 Exempt 455.00

≤ $100,000

d) Section 96(AA) Designated Develop. L 920.00 Exempt 920.00

2.28 Advertising fee for development applications EPA Regulations

(Developments which involve the erection or demolition of 2000

a building or carrying out of work) Clause 252

Advertised Development L 1,105.00 Exempt 1,105.00

Prohibited development L 1,105.00 Exempt 1,105.00

Designated development L 2,220.00 Exempt 2,220.00

Development for which an EPI or DCP requires advertising L 1,105.00 Exempt 1,105.00

2.29 Neighbour notification administration fee &

Re-Notification Fee

Residential (Classes 1 and 10) P 180.00 Exempt 180.00 per DA application plus advertising fee

if applicable

Multi unit / Commercial (Classes 2-9) P 300.00 Exempt 300.00 per DA application plus advertising fee

EPA Regulations if applicable

Complying Development Certificate 2000 Clause 130AB P 120.00 Exempt 120.00

Placement of DA Notice on site P 100.00 Exempt 100.00 per DA application

2.30 Development Advisory Service

Development Advisory Service/Multi-Unit Development P 818.18 81.82 900.00

New Residential Dwelling/Major Additions P 363.64 36.36 400.00

2.31 Pre-lodgement Meeting fee for DA

new dwellings, alterations & additions to dwellings, dual occupancies P 363.64 36.36 400.00

3-15 dwellings P 818.18 81.82 900.00

16-49 dwellings P 1,090.91 109.09 1,200.00

50 or more dwellings P 1,636.36 163.64 1,800.00

2.32 Application Fee - Part 5 EP & A Act 1979

Up to $5,000 P 154.15 Exempt 154.15

$5,001 - $25,000 P 154.15 Exempt 154.15 Plus 0.70% for each $1 greater than $5k


$50,001-$75,000 P 428.42 Exempt 428.42 Plus 0.50% for each $1 greater than $50k




$500,001 - $1,000,000 P 1,136.74 Exempt 1,136.74 Plus 0.13% for each $1 greater than $500k

$1,000,001 - $5,000,000 P 1,514.84 Exempt 1,514.84 Plus 0.06% for each $1 greater than $1mil

$5,000,001 - $10,000,000 P 2,923.30 Exempt 2,923.30 Plus 0.03% for each $1 greater than $5mil

$10,000,001 and above P Exempt By quotation

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2.33 Replacement Development Applications

Replacement Development Applications (Clause 55 of the EP&A Regulation 2000 provides: P Exempt 50% Original DA fee where the assessment report is

"A development application may be amended or varied by the applicant (but only with the in draft. 75% of the Original DA fee where the

agreement of the consent authority) at any time before the application is determined". This assessment report has been completed and signed

fee applies to replacement development applications (clause 90 of EPA Reg 2000) applications off but the application remains undetermined.

lodged by the applicant and the fee depends upon the extent of assessment work already

completed. This fee recognises that the original DA fee is often expended assessing applications

later amended by applicants at their own initiative and more commonly when they become

aware that the original DA may not receive favourable consideration. This fee is in addition to

any additional advertising or integrated assessment fees that may be required.

2.34 Application Fee Refunds P Exempt 100% - where no DA assessment has occurred. Max

cancellation. Max 50% - where complete assessment has been

No Refund where application determined. undertaken and no report has been prepared.

DA fee only less Planning Reform fee Max 25% - where assessment and report have been

completed.

2.35 Notification/Advertising Fee Refunds

cancellation. P Exempt 100% - if no notification/advertising has occurred.

No Refund where application determined.

2.36 Document Imaging Fee

Estimated cost of development - $0 to $150,000 F 71.00 Exempt 71.00

Estimated cost of development - $150,001 to $300,000 F 106.00 Exempt 106.00

Estimated cost of development - $300,001 to 600,000 F 143.00 Exempt 143.00

Estimated cost of development - $600,001 to $1,000,000 F 177.00 Exempt 177.00

Estimated cost of development - $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 F 236.00 Exempt 236.00

Estimated cost of development > $10,000,001 F Exempt Quote required

2.37 Where consultation is required with Council L 250.00 Exempt 250.00 (Currently)

(Division 1 Infrastructure SEPP 2007)

2.38 Joint Regional Planning Panel Assessment Fees Z Exempt No additional charges

2.39 Re-assessment of Overland Flow Analysis (flood studies) P 454.55 45.45 500.00

Assessment of subsequent submitted overland Flow Analysis (flood studies)

after the initial one submitted with the DA.

2.40 Site Compatibility Certificate - SEPP (Seniors Living) 2004 L Exempt

(separate cheque in the name of the Department of Planning required)

Fee as set out in clause 262A of EPA Reg 2000 (As amended. Currently: (1) The maximum fee for an application to the

Director-General for a site compatibility certificate (affordable rental housing) is $265, plus $42 for each dwelling in the

development in respect of which the certificate was issued. (2) The maximum fee for an application to the Director-

General for a site compatibility certificate (infrastructure) is $265, plus $265 for each hectare (or part of a hectare)

of the area of the land in respect of which the certificate was issued. (3) The maximum fee for an application to the

Director-General for a site compatibility certificate (seniors housing) is $280, plus: (a) in the case where the proposed

development is for the purposes of a residential care facility (within the meaning of State Environmental Planning Policy

(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004)—$45 per bed in the proposed facility, or (b) in any other case

$45 per dwelling in the proposed development. (4) Despite any other provision of this clause, the fee for an application

to the Director-General for a site compatibility certificate must not exceed $5,580).

2.41 Site Compatibility Certificate - Infrastructure SEPP 2007 L Exempt

(separate cheque in the name of the Department of Planning required)

Fee as set out in clause 262A of EPA Reg 2000 (As amended. Currently: (1) The maximum fee for an application to the

Director-General for a site compatibility certificate (affordable rental housing) is $265, plus $42 for each dwelling in the

development in respect of which the certificate was issued. (2) The maximum fee for an application to the Director-

General for a site compatibility certificate (infrastructure) is $265, plus $265 for each hectare (or part of a hectare)

of the area of the land in respect of which the certificate was issued. (3) The maximum fee for an application to the

Director-General for a site compatibility certificate (seniors housing) is $280, plus: (a) in the case where the proposed

development is for the purposes of a residential care facility (within the meaning of State Environmental Planning Policy

(Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004)—$45 per bed in the proposed facility, or (b) in any other case

$45 per dwelling in the proposed development. (4) Despite any other provision of this clause, the fee for an application

to the Director-General for a site compatibility certificate must not exceed $5,580).

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2.42 Review of determination of development applications (s82A)

In the case of a request with respect to a DA that does

not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out

of a work or the demolition of a work or building EPA Regulations L Exempt 50% of original DA fee

In the case of a request with respect to a DA that 2000

involves the erection of a dwelling-house with an Clause 257

estimated cost of construction of $100,000 or less L 190.00 Exempt 190.00

In the case of a request with respect to any other DA

the fee is based on the estimated cost of construction below:

Estimated cost of construction

Up to $5,000 L 55.00 Exempt 55.00






$500,001 - $1,000,000 L 712.00 Exempt 712.00 plus an additional $0.50 for each $1,000



$1,000,001 - $10,000,000 L 987.00 Exempt 987.00 plus an additional $0.40 for each $1,000



> $10,000,000 L 4,737.00 Exempt 4,737.00 plus an additional $0.27 for each $1,000



Review of Decision to Reject Development Application (s82B)

Estimated Cost of Construction EPA Regulations

Up to and less than $100000 2000 L 55.00 Exempt 55.00

$100,001 - $$1,000,000 Clause 257A L 150.00 Exempt 150.00

Greater than $1,000,001 L 250.00 Exempt 250.00

Review of Application to Modify Consent (s96AB) 50% of the fee that was payable for the

(where application was refused or conditions imposed) application.

2.43 St George Design Review Panel Fee

Assessment by St George Design Review Panel

Estimated Cost of Construction < $10 Million F 1,350.00 Exempt 1,350.00 per application

Estimated Cost of Construction > $10 Million F 2,250.00 Exempt 2,250.00 per application

Estimated Cost of Construction > $50 Million F 3,380.00 Exempt 3,380.00 per appliciation

Subsequent Referrals F Exempt 50% of Original Fee

DCP Amendments F 1,350.00 Exempt 1,350.00 per application

Administration Fee F 105.00 Exempt 105.00 per application

2.44 Integrated Development Assessment Certificates EPA Regulations

Registration of certificate from PCA 2000

Complying Development Certificate Clause 263 L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Construction Certificate L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Occupation Certificate L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Interim or Final Occupation Certificate L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Subdivision Certificate L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

Compliance Certificate L 36.00 Exempt 36.00

2.45 Building Certificates EPA Regulations

Domestic (class 1 & 10) 2000 L 250.00 Exempt 250.00

BCA Class 2 - 9 - Not exceeding 200 sq metre Clause 260 L 250.00 Exempt 250.00

BCA Class 2 - 9- Between 200-2000 sq metre L 250.00 Exempt 250.00 plus an additional 50 cents per square

metre for each square metre over 200

BCA Class 2 - 9 - Exceeding 2000 sq metre L 1,165.00 Exempt 1,165.00 plus an additional 7.5 cents per square

metre for each square metre over 2,000

Where the application relates to a part of a building and that

part consists of an external wall only or does not otherwise

have a floor area. L 250.00 Exempt 250.00

Inspection and re-inspection fee L 90.00 Exempt 90.00

Fee for a copy of building certificate Clause 261 L 13.00 Exempt 13.00

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2.46 Building Certificate for Unauthorised Works (not associated with a current DA)

Building Certificate Application Fee, and L 250.00 Exempt 250.00

Archiving Fee, and P 90.00 Exempt 90.00

Neighbour Notification Fee if Applicable, and P 163.64 16.36 180.00

Development Application/Construction Certificate Fee or Clause 260 3(A) As determnind by Council based on the

Complying Development Certificate Fee & 3(B) - EPA Regs works and in accordance with the

As per Standard Building Certificate Application Fee plus the amount of the max. fee that would be payable applicable rates above.

if the application for the unlawful work were a DA & CC or CDC and Notification fee based on the

estimated construction cost of unlawful work.

2.47 Subdivision Certificate P 240.00 Exempt 240.00 per lot created or per unit proposed

2.48 Linen Plan (certification) P 272.73 27.27 300.00

2.49 Endorsement of Section 88B instrument

for Private Certifiers where Council is

cited in the instrument P 318.00 Exempt 318.00

2.50 Interim or Final Occupation Certificate L 150.00 15.00 165.00

2.51 Information request

HIA General Housing Specification 15.00 Exempt 15.00

Outstanding Health and Building Notices s.121 EPAA P 195.00 Exempt 195.00

s.735 LGA

Information compiled from files including

written response and search P 163.00 Exempt 163.00 per hour

2.52 Swimming pools

Application for exemption under Clause Swimming

22 of Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012 Pools Act L 70.00 Exempt 70.00

Certificate of Compliance under Schedule 1 Swimming

of Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012 Pools Act L 150.00 Exempt 150.00

Re-inspection L 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Swimming Pools Registration Online L 10.00 Exempt 10.00

Resuscitation Charts F 20.00 Exempt 20.00

2.53 Boarding Houses and Places of Shared Accommodation

Initial Inspection Fee P 200.00 20.00 220.00

Re-Inspection Fee per hour or part thereof after P 154.55 15.45 170.00

Annual Inspection Fee L 154.55 15.45 170.00

2.54 Hoardings

base application fee F 330.00 Exempt 330.00

Hoardings Occupancy Fee in addition to Development Application fee for occupation of footpath

Type A (fence type) R 45.00 Exempt 45.00 Per month (per square metre)

Type B (overhead type) R 60.00 Exempt 60.00 Per month (per square metre)

2.55 Section 88G Certificate Section 608 P 35.00 Exempt 35.00 (issued for compliance with conditions

LGA that must be met for sub-division

of a property)

2.56 Activity Applications under Section 68, Local Government Act, 1993

Application Fee F 330.00 Exempt 330.00

Per hour or part thereof F 330.00 Exempt 330.00

2.57 Security - Damage Deposits and Inspection Fees

Against damage to Council property

Minor Building Work to the value of $25,000. D 550.00 Exempt 550.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Dual occupancy and domestic building work including dual occupancy D 1,900.00 Exempt 1,900.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

- value between $20,500 and $2,000,000.

All industrial and commercial building work value between $20,000 and $2,000,000 D 3,750.00 Exempt 3,750.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Security against access damage to Council parks or reserves. D 2,200.00 Exempt 2,200.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Security against compliance with tree preservation requirements/conditions D 2,200.00 Exempt 2,200.00 GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Major Developments - Damage Deposit Works greater than $2,000,000 in value D 1,200.00 Exempt 1,200.00 per metre of each street frontage of

property GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Inspection fees of Major developments (min 2 inspections) - Non refundable F 280.00 Exempt 280.00

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2.58 Security - Damage Deposits and Inspection Fees - Continued

Ground Anchor Deposit (Where excavation is to be supported by the use of D 1,000.00 Exempt 1,000.00 per metre of each street frontage of

below ground (cable) anchors that are constructed under Council's roadways/footways) property GST Only Applies if Deposit Forfeited

Footpath / Asset Inspection Fees

First Hour or part thereof F 145.00 Exempt 145.00

Per hour or part thereof after First Hour F 145.00 Exempt 145.00

Minor Building Work P 110.00 Exempt 110.00

Other F 145.00 Exempt 145.00

2.59 Reports on House Removal

Within Hurstville Local Government Area F 300.00 Exempt 300.00

From elsewhere in metropolitan area. Fee plus travel expenses F 300.00 Exempt 300.00

2.60 Documents

Stamping of additional plans and specifications

Up to two copies Z Free

Each additional copy F 34.00 Exempt 34.00

Certified copy of document, map, plan EP&A Act (cl. 262) F 44.00 Exempt 44.00

Documents including but not limited to statutory signs for buildings,

building specifications, resuscitation signs, fire exit notices etc. F Applicable At Cost + 20%

2.61 Miscellaneous Services

Activities not covered by the above fee schedule will be taken on

a fee for service basis per hour, per officer plus other costs

incurred in providing the services

First Hour or part there of F 154.55 15.45 170.00

Per hour or part thereof after First Hour F 154.55 15.45 170.00

2.62 Cooling Towers (Legionella)

Initial Inspection and Registration (per tower/system) P 220.00 Exempt 220.00

Inspection fee (where required) for premises covered under Clause 78 of the Public Health Reg. 1991

First Hour P 170.00 Exempt 170.00

Per hour or part thereof after First Hour P 170.00 Exempt 170.00

2.63 Building Services Fees Refund

Proportion as to time spent in assessing the application up to P Exempt

No refund where application determined.

2.64 Activity application fee under section 68 C3

Place a waste storage container in a public place

Application P 215.00 Exempt 215.00

Footpath Rental Fee P 15.00 Exempt 15.00 per week - minimum 1 week

2.65 Section 68 LGA Approvals (12 months maximum)

Place a Waste Container on a Footpath (C3)

Application fee P 215.00 Exempt 215.00

Footpath Rental Fee P 15.00 Exempt 15.00 per week - minimum 1 week

2.66 Demolition Inspection Fees

Pre Demolition Inspection Fee P 170.00 Exempt 170.00

Post Demolition Inspection Fee P 170.00 Exempt 170.00

2.67 Domestic Waste Management Services - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Annual charge. Includes waste, recycling, garden waste & Section 496 F 446.68 Exempt 446.68 per service

clean-up collection as provided for in the waste contract LG Act

Additional service F 446.68 Exempt 446.68 per service

Special Additional service - This service is for families with 4 or F 121.16 Exempt 121.16

more children or residents with a medical condition. The service

is a 240 litre bin to replace the standard 120 litre garbage bin

Additional recycling service F 99.32 Exempt 99.32

Additional garden waste service F 131.04 Exempt 131.04

Availability charge for vacant land/dwellings with private domestic waste contractor F 298.48 Exempt 298.48

Charge for boarding houses F 223.60 Exempt 223.60

Compost Bin F 50.00 5.00 55.00 210 litre bin

Worm Farm - Complete Worm Factory F 65.55 6.55 72.10 57 x 40 x 64 com

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2.67 Domestic Waste Management Services - Continued (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Compost Mate F 12.73 1.27 14.00 Steel spiral garden tool

Max Air Bin F 11.82 1.18 13.00 incl one roll bags

Biofilm Liner Bags F 4.55 0.45 5.00 per roll of 30

2.68 Trade Waste Services (other than domestic) - (Former Kogarah City Council LGA)

Removal of a 240 litre garbage bin weekly and a paper / Section 501 M 437.84 Exempt 437.84 per service for rateable and non rateable properties

cardboard bin weekly (optional) LG Act

Additional service M 437.84 Exempt 437.84 per service

At call pre-booked clean-up service is now undertaken by

SITA and associated charges are made directly to SITA.

Residents are required to call the Waste Hotline number

1800 079 390

2.69 Domestic Waste Management Services - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

Charge per service Section 496 F 390.00 Exempt 390.00 per service

Additional waste service LG Act F 255.00 Exempt 255.00 per service

Additional recycling service (single dwelling only) F 82.00 Exempt 82.00 per service

Additional green waste service (single dwelling only) F 148.00 Exempt 148.00 per service

Non-rateable property F 390.00 Exempt 390.00

Vacant land charge F 56.50 Exempt 56.50

Availability Charge (dwelling with private domestic waste contractor) F 56.50 Exempt 56.50

Replacement MGB F 103.00 Exempt 103.00

Special additional waste service F Free Exempt Free

(4 or more dependant children or medical condition) - reviewed annually

Compost bin F 50.00 5.00 55.00

Worm farm F 65.55 6.55 72.10

2.70 Commercial Waste Services (other than domestic) - (Former Hurstville City Council LGA)

240l MGB per annum Section 501, 502 R 463.00 Exempt 463.00

1100l MGB LG Act R 1,930.00 Exempt 1,930.00

240l MGB per annum Non-rateable - charge per service R 463.00 Exempt 463.00

Recycling service R 232.00 Exempt 232.00

2.71 Clean-up Notices Protection of the

Clean-up orders Environment F Applicable Cost per hour/per tonne

Clean-up notice administration fee Operations Act L 520.00 Exempt 520.00

2.72 Community Gardens

shared plots P 45.45 4.55 50.00

individual plots P 45.45 4.55 50.00

2.73 Life time registration - microchipping

Undesexed animal Companion L 192.00 Exempt 192.00

Desexed animal Animals Act L 52.00 Exempt 52.00

Desexed animal owned by pensioner L 21.00 Exempt 21.00

Undesexed animal kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes L 52.00 Exempt 52.00

Desexed animal sold by eligible pound or shelter L 26.00 Exempt 26.00

Certificate of Compliance - Dangerous Dog Enclosure - Clause 28 and 28A (min fee) L 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Assistance animal Free

2.74 Dog Pound Charges Companion

Release fee for impounded animal Animals Act L 40.00 Exempt 40.00

Daily boarding fee - dog L 32.00 Exempt 32.00

Daily boarding fee - "Dangerous dog

or dog waiting to be declared dangerous" L 42.00 Exempt 42.00

Destruction and disposal of dog L 60.00 Exempt 60.00 Fee based on weight. Under 20kg

L 90.00 Exempt 90.00 Fee based on weight. Over 20kg

Disposal of dog only L 42.00 Exempt 42.00

Daily boarding fee - cat L 24.00 Exempt 24.00 Under 2kg

L 45.00 Exempt 45.00 Over 2kg

L 70.00 Exempt 70.00 Mother with kittens

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2.74 Dog Pound Charges - Continued Companion

Animals Act

Destruction and disposal of cat L 40.00 Exempt 40.00 Fee based on weight. Under 2kg

L 46.00 Exempt 46.00 Fee based on weight. Over 2kg

Disposal of cat only L 42.00 Exempt 42.00

Boarding, destruction and disposal of poultry/rabbit/fox L 60.00 Exempt 60.00 Flat fee

Other animal (ie bird/reptile) impound fee L 15.00 Exempt 15.00

Euthanasia & disposal of other animal L 5.00 Exempt 5.00 per kg

Public Holidays charges as above plus $10 surcharge per animal

2.75 Initial Inspection Fee

Food Premises

Annual Administration Fee P 125.00 Exempt 125.00 per hour

Type A (high risk) P 175.00 Exempt 175.00 per hour

Type B (medium risk) P 175.00 Exempt 175.00 per hour

Type C (low risk) P 110.00 Exempt 110.00 per hour

Mobile Food Vans P 110.00 Exempt 110.00 per hour

Public Health Inspections - Swimming Pools & Spas, Mortuaries, P 200.00 Exempt 200.00 per hour

Skin Penetration and regulated systems

2.76 Inspection Fee for Additional Follow Up Inspections

Type A (high risk) P 130.00 Exempt 130.00 per hour

Type B (medium risk) P 130.00 Exempt 130.00 per hour

Type C (low risk) P 105.00 Exempt 105.00 per hour

2.77 Registration of Premises

Pre-Purchase Inspection Fee (shops) P 175.00 Exempt 175.00 per inspection

2.78 Improvement Notices

Improvement Notice (under Food Act 2003) P 330.00 Exempt 330.00 per Notice

2.79 Impounding Charges

Trolleys Impounding Act L 20.00 Exempt 20.00 per day

Other Items Impounding Act L 20.00 Exempt 20.00 per day

Administration Fee Impounding Act L 20.00 Exempt 20.00 one off

Fee to release to owner - all impounded items P 76.50 Exempt 76.50

2.80 Abandoned vehicles

Towing fee F at cost Exempt at cost

Towing fee - deemed dangerous location F 250.00 Exempt 250.00

Impounding fee Impounding Act F at cost Exempt at cost per day

Request removal of abandoned vehicle Impounding Act F at cost Exempt at cost

Fee to release to owner - all impounded items F at cost Exempt at cost

2.81 Clean Up/Noise Control/Prevention Notices

These fees are issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.

Clean Up Notice (Under POEO Act 1997) L 520.00 Exempt 520.00 per Notice

Noise Control Notice (under POEO 1997) L 520.00 Exempt 520.00 per Notice

Prevention Notice (Under POEO 1997) L 520.00 Exempt 520.00 per Notice

2.82 Solid Fuel Heating LG Act P 100.00 Exempt 100.00 per assessment

2.83 Use of Footway

Outdoor Dining/Restaurants Sect 68 LGA


Licence Fee

Kogarah/Hurstville CBD P 175.00 Exempt 175.00 per square metre per annum

with Fixed Umbrellas Installed by Council P 70.00 Exempt 70.00 extra per square metre per annum

Ramsgate CBD P 145.00 Exempt 145.00 per square metre per annum

Oatley CBD P 125.00 Exempt 125.00 per square metre per annum

Other Areas P 115.00 Exempt 115.00 per square metre per annum

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2.83 Use of Footway - Continued

Display of Goods (adjacent to business premises)

Application Fee Sect 68 LGA 100.00 Exempt 100.00

Licence Fee

Kogarah/Hurstville CBD P 148.00 Exempt 148.00 per square metre per annum

Ramsgate CBD P 126.00 Exempt 126.00 per square metre per annum

Oatley CBD P 106.00 Exempt 106.00 per square metre per annum

Other Areas P 96.00 Exempt 96.00 per square metre per annum

Licence to use roadway for permanent structures Sect 125 Roads Act F Exempt By NegotiationCouncil approved lease

A-Frame Avertising Signage

Application and Annual Fee Sect 68 LGA 200.00 Exempt 200.00 per sign per annum

2.84 Use of Public Space (non-road reserve)

Outdoor Dining/Restaurants - Kogarah Town Square Decking


Licence Preparation Fee (new and renewals) P 60.00 Exempt 60.00 per stall holder

Rental/Use of Space P 210.00 Exempt 210.00 per square metre per annum

2.85 Section 68 LGA Approvals (12 months maximum)

Commercial Use of Public Footways

Install or operate amusement devices (within the meaning of the P 312.00 Exempt 312.00 per event

Construction Safety Act 1912)

Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article P 312.00 Exempt 312.00

in a public place for the period specified in the approval

Carry out an activity prescribed by the regulations or an activity of a class P 312.00 Exempt 312.00

or description prescribed by the regulations

2.86 Activity Application Determination P 75.00 Exempt 75.00 Minimum

under Section 100 Local Government Act – 30% of Fee with minimum fee of $75.00

2.87 Environmental Penalty Infringement Notices (On The Spot Fines)

(As determined by relevant legislation as per Fixed Penalty Handbooks

issued by Infringement Processing Bureau and NSW Police Service. (Statutory Fee))

Off-street Parking Penalty Infringement Notices R Exempt Varies

On-street Parking Penalty Infringement Notices R Exempt Varies

Law Enforcement P Exempt Varies

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3.1 Overdue Library items

Libraries in former Kogarah City Council LGA

Adult library materials - Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, etc Library Act 1939 P 0.25 Exempt 0.25 Swift NSW standard fee

Junior & young adult library materials - Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, P 0.25 Exempt 0.25 Swift NSW standard fee

Long overdue service fee - charged when items reach 44 days overdue P 15.00 Exempt 15.00 Swift NSW standard fee

Libraries in former Hurstville City Council LGA

Adult and teen Items - charge per item per day (cap per item) P 0.50 Exempt 0.50

Children's items - charge per item per day (cap per item) P 0.20 Exempt 0.20

3.2 House call collection fee P 15.00 Exempt 15.00 per house call

3.3 Visitor Library Cards P 5.00 Exempt 5.00 Swift NSW standard fee

3.4 Replacement of lost Library cards P 5.00 Exempt 5.00 Swift NSW standard fee

3.5 Reservations

Adult library materials Z Nil Exempt Nil

Junior & young adult library materials Z Nil Exempt Nil

3.6 Interlibrary loan requests P 5.45 0.55 6.00 Swift NSW standard fee plus any fees from Lending

lending library

3.7 Photocopies/Printing/Laminating

A4 B/W F 0.18 0.02 0.20

A3 B/W F 0.36 0.04 0.40

A4 Colour F 1.00 0.10 1.10

A3 Colour F 2.00 0.20 2.20

Lamination - A4 or smaller F 2.27 0.23 2.50

Lamination - A3 F 4.55 0.45 5.00

3.8 Lost items

Books, DVDs, CDs, Magazines, etc. Library Act 1939 F At Cost Exempt At Cost Cost of lost item plus $10.00

processing fee

3.9 Microfiche / Film copies

A4 P 0.20 Applicable 0.20 per A4 page

A3 P 0.40 Applicable 0.40 per A3 page

3.10 Other Items

Library bags P 1.36 0.14 1.50 per bag

Hurstville Library bags F Applicable As Marked

Request for items not held P 2.00 0.20 2.20 charge per item

Toy cleaning charge P 9.09 0.91 10.00 charge per item

Replacement of packaging charge P 9.09 0.91 10.00 charge per item

Usage fee (email/office PCs) per minute Z Nil

Word Processing children under 18 Z Nil

Email children under 12 Z Nil

Data storage devices P Applicable As Marked

Local History items P Applicable As Marked

Deleted library items P Applicable As Marked

Historical Society items P Applicable As Marked

Merchandise P Applicable As Marked

Vending Machine P Applicable As Marked

3.11 Document Delivery

Institutional charge P Applicable At cost

Delivery charges P Applicable At cost

Replacement charge for lost ILL books P Exempt At cost per item

Processing charge for lost ILL items P Exempt 10.00 per item

3.12 Facsimile

Fax - receive or send (overseas per page) F 5.00 0.50 5.50

Fax - receive or send (STD per transmission) F 2.00 0.20 2.20

Fax - receive or send (local per transmission) F 1.00 0.10 1.10

3.13 Offsite storytime sessions F 54.55 5.45 60.00

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3.14 Hire fee for Library Activities Room, Oatley Hall or South Hurstville Meeting Room

Revenue generating or Business activities P 13.64 1.36 15.00 per hour



3.15 Hire fee for Kogarah Library Study Room

Revenue generating or Business activities P 9.09 0.91 10.00 per hour



Laptop, video projector, or overhead projector P 9.09 0.91 10.00 $10.00 each for use in Library

3.16 Hire fee for Hurstville Library Rooms

Miles Franklin Meeting Room / Library Exhibition Area (LEA) P 18.18 1.82 20.00 booking per hour or part there of

meetings / Room 1 / Room 2 / Room 3

Grevillea Room booking P 4.55 0.45 5.00 booking per hour or part there of

Hire of equipment in meeting rooms (per item per booking) P 4.55 0.45 5.00

Cleaning in excess of normal cleaning after a function per hour P 45.45 4.55 50.00

Library guest card P 4.55 0.45 5.00

3.17 Exhibition Space Hire

Kogarah Town Square

Exhibition Launch (up to 50 attendees) P 90.91 9.09 100.00

Hire Fee for Exhibition Space - during Library opening hours P 36.36 3.64 40.00 per hour

Hire Fee for Exhibition Space - after hours (1 staff) P 54.55 5.45 60.00 per hour

Hire Fee for Exhibition Space - after hours (2 staff) P 90.91 9.09 100.00 per hour


Use of Kitchen P 18.18 1.82 20.00

Hurstville

Library Exhibition Area - exhibition use (not sole use) P 22.73 2.27 25.00 per week

Display case per week P 4.55 0.45 5.00 per week

3.18 Research fee (Swift NSW standard fee) P 90.91 9.09 100.00 per hour (1st half hr free)

Plus associated print charges for A4 P 0.20 Applicable 0.20

Plus associated print charges for A3 P 0.40 Applicable 0.40

3.19 Service fee for reproduction of photographs P 18.18 1.82 20.00 per order

Photograph printing and/or burning to CD/DVD F Applicable At Cost

Handling Fee per image P 9.09 0.91 10.00

3.20 Prestige A4 prints from images database

Black & White P 4.55 0.45 5.00

Colour or Sepia P 9.09 0.91 10.00

Scanned & Emailed P 4.55 0.45 5.00

3.21 Items for Sale

USB M market price

Earphones (Buds) M market price

3.22 Community Programs Events, Classes &

Workshops - Library, Museum & Gallery

Special Events P Applicable varies depending on cost

Basic P 4.55 0.45 5.00

Intermediate P 9.09 0.91 10.00

Advanced P 18.18 1.82 20.00

Personalised tuition - per hour (or part thereof) P 36.36 3.64 40.00

Exceptional workshops P At Cost

3.23 Hurstville Museum & Gallery

Organised Tours

Organised tours P 2.73 0.27 3.00 per person with a minimum of $30

Tea/coffee P 0.45 0.05 0.50 per person

Education Programs

High school education programs P 4.55 0.45 5.00 per student with a minimum of $50

Primary school education programs P 4.55 0.45 5.00 per student with a minimum of $50

Preschool / day care education programs P 2.73 0.27 3.00 per student with a minimum of $30

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3.23 Hurstville Museum & Gallery - Continued

Proffessional services fee P 40.00 Exempt 40.00 per hour first 30 mins free

Museum on the Move - Travelling Education Kits

for 2 weeks hire period (no delivery) P 45.45 4.55 50.00

Reminiscing Therapy Kits

for a 3 weeks hire period (no delivery) P 45.45 4.55 50.00

Dragonfly's Kids Club Activities P 4.55 0.45 5.00 per child per activity

Art Attack Kids' Workshops P 4.55 0.45 5.00 per child per activity

Exhibition hire

(per week - no delivery) P 45.45 4.55 50.00

St George Art Awards

Entry fee (per art work) P 36.36 3.64 40.00

Hiring Fee - Functions and Meetings

Cost per hour - main gallery P 54.55 5.45 60.00

Cost per hour - Dragon's Lair Gallery P 9.09 0.91 10.00

Cost per hour - Dragonfly's workshop P 18.18 1.82 20.00

Dragon's Lair Gallery

Commercial hire per fortnight (selling artworks) P 45.45 4.55 50.00

Non-commercial per fortnight (not selling artworks) P 22.73 2.27 25.00

Hiring Fee - Functions and Meetings

Compulsory security charge for functions and meetings at the P 30.00 3.00 33.00 per hour with a minimum of 4 hours

Museum & Gallery after 5.00pm

Refundable deposits for exhibition hire D 200.00 Exempt 200.00 GST Applicable if Deposit is forfeited

Commission on sale of artworks P Applicable 20% of sale price

Book and merchandise sales P Applicable As Marked

Event & Classes - Materials Kit F Applicable At Cost

Community advertising in LMG and HEC

Graphic design work per hour P 54.55 5.45 60.00

Dragonfiles promotional advertorials P 27.27 2.73 30.00

eNewletter article P 13.64 1.36 15.00

Multiscreen advertising per week P 13.64 1.36 15.00

A4 advertising per week P 27.27 2.73 30.00

A0 advertising per week P 90.91 9.09 100.00

3.24 Child Care Fees

Ocean Street Long Day Care - from 1 July 2016 F 69.00 GST Free 69.00 per day

Carss Park Narani Long Day Care - from 1 July 2016 F 93.00 GST Free 93.00 per day

Penshurst Long Day Care - from 1 July 2016 F 100.00 GST Free 100.00 per day

Jack High Long Day Care - from 1 July 2016 F 105.00 GST Free 105.00 per day

South Hurstville Pre-School - from 1 July 2016 F 53.00 GST Free 53.00 per day

South Hurstville Pre-School Before School Care F 5.00 GST Free 5.00 per day 8.00 am - 9.00 am

South Hurstville Pre-School After School Care F 8.00 GST Free 8.00 per day 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Hurstville Early Learning Centre - from 1 July 2016 F 93.00 GST Free 93.00 per day

Childcare fees charged at all Centres for Public Holidays

3.25 Child Care - Other Charges

Childcare Waiting List Registration Fee M 20.00 GST Free 20.00 Non-refundable

Enrolment: Two weeks fees in advance to be paid prior to 2 weeks of fee total, pro rata for days of attendance

commencement of school year or on acceptance of placement (to be held as refundable bond per child) per child

Late pickup fees - All Centres M 50.00 GST Free 50.00 for the first 10 minutes or part thereof

Plus $20 per subsequent 5 minutes

after the first 10 minutes or part thereof

Late payment of fees M 25.00 GST Free 25.00 per week

Direct Debit Dishonour Fee (charged per family per transaction) M 20.00 GST Free 20.00

Nappy Charge per Nappy M 2.00 GST Free 2.00

Laundry Charge per Wash M 2.00 GST Free 2.00

Enrolment Cancellation 2 Weeks notice or if in 4th term

enrollment is cancelled, full fees need to be paid to the end of the year.

Once enrolled, not attending, a cancellation fee of $200 will apply

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3.26 Child Care - Venue Hire

(For training, restricted to community organisations)

Half day/evening M 120.00 GST Free 120.00

Full day M 160.00 GST Free 160.00

3.27 Policy, planning or other documents

Not for Profit Community Groups P 30.00 Exempt 30.00 each

Other P 50.00 Exempt 50.00 each

3.28 Community Bus Hire

Not for profit community organisation

- Vehicle hire fee P 45.45 4.55 50.00 per day

- Cost per km P 2.20 Exempt 2.20 per kilometre

3.29 Community Keys

Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK) F 7.36 0.74 8.10

Seniors Centre Locker Key F 27.50 2.75 30.25

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4.1 General Photocopy Fee (Per Page) by Customer Service Staff

A4 B&W F 0.64 0.06 0.70 per page for simple copying

A3 B&W F 0.82 0.08 0.90 per page for simple copying

A4 Colour F 1.45 0.15 1.60 per page for simple copying

A3 Colour F 2.45 0.25 2.70 per page for simple copying

4.2 Reimbursement of Staff in Private Court Actions

General Manager P 600.00 Exempt 600.00 per day

Directors P 500.00 Exempt 500.00 per day

Managers P 400.00 Exempt 400.00 per day

Any other staff P 300.00 Exempt 300.00 per day

4.3 Council Administration Fee (Lease preparation) F 250.00 25.00 275.00

4.4 Sale of Contract, Tender and Similar Documents

Contract value < $500,000 F 100.00 Exempt 100.00 per copy

Contract value >= $500,000 F 200.00 Exempt 200.00 per copy

4.5 Council Documents

Minutes/Agendas Mailing List F 550.00 Exempt 550.00 per year

Audio tape/CD of meetings P 2.00 Exempt 2.00 per tape/CD per meeting

4.6 Government Information Public Access (GIPA) GIPA, PPIPA

Nature of Application

(a) Access to records by natural person about

their personal affairs - Application fee L - Exempt -

Processing Charge after first 20 hours L 30.00 Exempt 30.00 per hour after first 20 hours

(b) All other GIPA Applications

Application Fee L 30.00 Exempt 30.00 Subject to a 50% reduction for financial

hardship, non-profit organisations

showing financial hardship and holders

holders of pensioner health benefits card

card & children. Reduction may

apply for public interest reason.

Processing Charge after first hour L 30.00 Exempt 30.00 per hour after first hour

Retrieval of files held offsite P 26.00 Exempt 26.00 per file

4.7 Internal review

Application Fee L 40.00 Exempt 40.00 Subject to a 50% reduction for financial

hardship, non-profit organisations

showing financial hardship and holders

holders of pensioner health benefits card

card & children. Reduction may

apply for public interest reason.

Processing Charge L Nil Nil Nil

Personal affairs records that need to be amended where

the error was not due to person's fault

Processing Charge L Nil Nil Nil

Amendment of records L Nil Nil Nil

4.8 Credit Card service fee Section 608 F Dependent on 1.00% of total transaction value for Visa/Mastercard

LG Act underlying charge 1.91% of total transaction value for Diners Card

1.68% of total transaction value for American Exp

4.9 Accrual of Interest on Rates & Charges Sect 566 LG Act L 8.00% per annum determined by the Minister

4.10 Charges on Other Carriers

Underground gas, water and sewer mains Section 611 L Exempt Annual levy based on a formula that

and pipes LG Act includes the length of pipes and volume

of usage.

Postboxes/mail collection points on road reserve Sect 611 LG Act L Exempt As per agreement with Australia Post

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4.11 Rate Enquiry Fees

Written P 30.00 Exempt 30.00 per property

Counter - Printout P 7.00 Exempt 7.00 per inquiry

Sales Register Inspection P 7.00 Exempt 7.00

Sales information report per page P 7.00 Exempt 7.00

Rate Notice Re-print (Prior Years) P 20.00 Exempt 20.00 per financial year

Section 603 Certificate L 75.00 Exempt 75.00

Section 603 Certificate - urgency fee F 40.00 Exempt 40.00

4.12 Unpaid Sundry Debtor Accounts

Reminder Fee for unpaid accounts P 5.64 0.56 6.20 1st reminder

Interest charges for unpaid accounts L 8.00% per annum

4.13 Dishonoured cheque Direct Debit Reversals F 55.00 Exempt 55.00 this incorporates all bank charges &

administration

4.14 Returned cheque/ EFT payment F 22.50 Exempt 22.50 incorporates bank charges &

administration

4.15 Information Research Fee P 50.00 Exempt 50.00 per hour or part there of

4.16 Stormwater Management Service Charge Sect 496A LG Act

Residential L 25.00 Exempt 25.00 per rateable property

Residential Strata L 12.50 Exempt 12.50 per rateable property

Business L 25.00 Exempt 25.00 $25.00 per 350 square metres (or part

thereof) of land area (a maximum charge of

$1,500.00 applies to land area greater than

21,000 square metres)

Business Strata L 25.00 Exempt 25.00 $25.00 per 350 square metres (or part

thereof) of land area that would apply to the

land subject to the strata scheme divided on

a pro-rata basis between the lots, not less

than $5.00 for any individual lot.

4.17 Interest on Deposits/Bonds Sect 97(5) LG Act F 50.00 Exempt 50.00 plus 2% of the bond amount per annum

Under Section 97 (5) of the Local Government Act 1993, a

security deposit (or part) if repaid to the person who provided it

is to be repaid with any interest accrued on the deposit (or part)

as a consequence of its investment. Council must cover

administration and other costs incurred in the investment of

these monies. Interest rate applied to bonds is set at Council's

business banking facility rate as at 1 July each year. Council will

accept a bank guarantee in lieu of a deposit.

*All interest earned on security deposits will be used to offset

the Security Deposit Administration and Compliance fee.

*Where interest earned on a deposit is not sufficient to meet the

fee, it will be accepted in full satisfaction of the fee.

4.18 Subpoenas

Conduct Money - deposit payable on application.

Includes preparation to produce documents in court

First Hour or part there of P 140.00 Exempt 140.00

Per hour or part thereof after First Hour P 140.00 Exempt 140.00

Cost of Council Officer to attend as Witness and for Court P 150.00 Exempt 150.00

Appearances (per person and per hour) including travelling time

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